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unrequited

Short Definition : not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love

Definition
(adj) not returned in kind
Example Sentence
  • unrequited (unanswered) love
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Requim for a dream movie ... like that obly .. un-answered or no action for the dream .. u can relate like this

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UN(not)RE(return)QUITed........means NOT RETURNED after quiting the relationship

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unrequited~uncommitted - an uncommitted person quits the relationship without giving back as much ...

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where teacher is saying all students ,jiska file check howa they can quit from here bubt jina unrequited hai plz dont quit from here

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unrequited-> not re quitting job, not reciprocating for his lover quited.

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Unrequited and Unrewarded are similar in sound and they both mean, not returned.

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unrequited->similar to unrequired which means not required..when you dont require feelings..they are not reciprocated

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unruly

Short Definition : disobedient; lawless; difficult to control

Definition
(adj) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
Example Sentence
  • a boisterous crowd
  • a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand
  • a robustious group of teenagers
  • beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings
  • an unruly class
Definition
(adj) unwilling to submit to authority
Synonyms : disobedient
Example Sentence
  • unruly teenagers
Definition
(adj) of persons
Example Sentence
  • the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly
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UN(no)RULY(rules).....someone who follow NO RULES....

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UN + RULY can be taken as something or someone who does not follow any norms (rules).

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u cannot rule the person and tell him what is right and what is wrong. basically very illmannered.

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unsavory

Short Definition : distasteful; disagreeable; morally offensive; Ex. unsavory activity/reputation

Definition
(adj) morally offensive
Synonyms : offensive unsavoury
Example Sentence
  • an unsavory reputation
  • an unsavory scandal
Definition
(adj) not pleasing in odor or taste
Synonyms : distasteful unsavoury
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unsavory

savor means taste,hence unsavor means distasteful.

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unsavory ~ un + save ~ not save; to save someones life is morally correct but to unsave (not save) someones life is morally offensive

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unsavor sounds like unscrupulous

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unsavory -> un savorite samyya is distasteful and disagreeable yo be tasty.

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unscathed

Short Definition : unharmed; Ex. escape the accident unscathed

Definition
(adj) not injured
Synonyms : unharmed unhurt whole
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UN(no)SCAR.........if in an accident you got no scars then its obvious u are UNHARMED

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scathed sounds like scared. If you are unscared you are unharmed.

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UN SCAR

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Unscathed and Unmarred are similar because they both mean, to get away from disaster unhurt, without a scratch.

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un scattered and escaped from the accident unharmed.

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unseemly

Short Definition : unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste

Definition
(adj) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Example Sentence
  • was buried with indecent haste
  • indecorous behavior
  • language unbecoming to a lady
  • unseemly to use profanity
  • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unseemly

UN+SEEM- does not seem normal or proper in behavior

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un seemly-> seeing me undress and becoming indecent.

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sounds like "uncomely" which is not pleasing means improper behavior

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Unseemly - something that is UGLY, indecent, ungainly.

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unsightly

Short Definition : ugly; unpleasant to look at

Definition
(adj) unpleasant to look at
Example Sentence
  • unsightly billboards
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concentrate on sight means to see. unsightly means can't like to see if it is ugly.

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un+sightly -> ugly, unpleasant to look.

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Unsightly and Ungainly refer to something ungraceful, ugly.

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SYNONYMS:.....unsightly=disagreeable unattractive lackluster unpleasant repulsive revolting hideous

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unsullied

Short Definition : untarnished; CF. sully

Definition
(adj) spotlessly clean and fresh
Example Sentence
  • the unsullied snow of mountains
Definition
(adj) (of reputation) free from blemishes
Example Sentence
  • his unsullied name
  • an untarnished reputation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unsullied

Unsullied and Unsoiled have a similar meaning, something spotlessly clean, spick and span.

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sullied=insult ; so unsullied free from insult/blame/spots.

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sulli sounds sadii = "kharab",so unsullied means untarnished,stainless,clear!

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un sull ied - spotlessly clean and fresh

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untenable

Short Definition : (of a position, esp. in an argument) indefensible; not able to be maintained

Definition
(adj) (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
Synonyms : indefensible
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a child un(der) ten not able defense himself they need parents maintenance (under+ten+not able)

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un-TEN(et)-able ..if you donot follow the tenets (rules), then you cannot defend yourself..

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UN[NOT] 'Under' TEN[Years] ABLE You Are An Adult[18] So You're INDEFENSIBLE...

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Unable to put a <B>tent</B> around to protect.

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un + tenable. tenants are tenable if you can maintain them, so untenable means unmaintainable

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Untenable and Pregnable are rhyming words with a similar meaning, which is, defenceless.

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Unattainable things are so sought after they are untenable.

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un(main)tenable... so somethin untenable is un-maintain-able

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Untenable = unt + enable; It is not possible to enable it.

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untenable - cannot eve n maintain ten soldiers to protect, indefensible or not able to be maintained.

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untoward

Short Definition : unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter

Definition
(adj) not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
Example Sentence
  • was buried with indecent haste
  • indecorous behavior
  • language unbecoming to a lady
  • unseemly to use profanity
  • moved to curb their untoward ribaldry
Definition
(adj) contrary to your interests or welfare
Synonyms : adverse inauspicious
Example Sentence
  • adverse circumstances
  • made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for untoward

conditions which are not towards me are ==> untoward

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my bike was TOWed and that was unfortunate.

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(unto)undo+(ward)word= if something in document is contrary to ur interest u will just undo those words.

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Untoward - ill-timed, an unexpected happening.

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unwarranted

Short Definition : unjustified; having no justification; groundless; baseless; undeserved

Definition
(adj) incapable of being justified or explained Definition
(adj) without a basis in reason or fact
Example Sentence
  • baseless gossip
  • the allegations proved groundless
  • idle fears
  • unfounded suspicions
  • unwarranted jealousy
Definition
(adj) lacking justification or authorization
Synonyms : undue unjustified
Example Sentence
  • desire for undue private profit
  • unwarranted limitations of personal freedom
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for unwarranted

i got a mobile without a warranty and that was unjustified.

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remeber arrest warrant:in movies police can arrest a villan only with justified reason or evidence otherwise the villan will rule out police words as baseless

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when i broke the video game it was in warranty, so i take it to the shop asking for a refund, and they say its unwarranted. that was SOOOO unfair :(

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if a police raids someones house without a warrant it is unjustified and hence unwarranted

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Unwarranted and Invalid have somewhat similar sounds and they mean, illogical, unjustified.

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without warrant::unjustified

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