Adjectives Beginning with U (2024)

Adjectives Starting "U"

Here is a list of 400 adjectives that start with the letter U. You can use this list to help you find the exact word you're looking for in terms of its meaning or its length.

Positive Adjectives Beginning with "U"

• Understanding: Empathetic and capable of comprehending others' perspectives.
  Example: Sarah is an understanding friend who always offers a listening ear.
• Unique: One of a kind, distinctive, and different from others.
  Example: Emily has a unique sense of style that sets her apart from the crowd.
• Unyielding: Resolute and unwavering in determination or principles.
  Example: Jonathan's unyielding commitment to justice makes him a powerful advocate.
• Uplifting: Inspiring and elevating the spirits of others.
  Example: Ashley's uplifting words of encouragement brought hope to those around him.
• Unselfish: Putting the needs of others before one's own, selfless.
  Example: Janet's unselfish nature led her to dedicate her time to volunteering at a local charity.

Negative Adjectives Beginning with "U"

• Unreliable: Not dependable or trustworthy, often failing to fulfill commitments or obligations.
  Example: Ashley's unreliable nature made it difficult for others to rely on him for support.
• Untrustworthy: Not worthy of trust or confidence, often engaging in deceitful or dishonest behavior.
  Example: Janet's untrustworthy actions shattered the trust others had in her.
• Unpleasant: Not enjoyable, causing discomfort, dislike, or dissatisfaction.
  Example: Emily's unpleasant attitude made it challenging for others to be around her.

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This list of 400 adjectives is sortable, audible, editable, and printable. It can be displayed as normal text or in columns (up to 4). You can even turn the list into American English or British English.

ubiquitous, ugly, ultimate, ultrasonic, ultraviolet, unabashed, unabated, unable, unacceptable, unaccompanied, unaccountable, unaccustomed, unacknowledged, unadorned, unadulterated, unadventurous, unaffected, unaffordable, unafraid, unaggressive, unaided, unalienable, unalterable, unaltered, unambiguous, unanimous, unannounced, unanswerable, unanticipated, unapologetic, unappealing, unappetizing, unappreciative, unapproachable, unashamed, unassailable, unassertive, unassisted, unattached, unattainable, unattractive, unauthorized, unavailable, unavailing, unavoidable, unbalanced, unbearable, unbeatable, unbeaten, unbecoming, unbelievable, unbelieving, unbendable, unbending, unbiased, unblemished, unblinking, unblushing, unbounded, unbreakable, unbridled, uncanny, uncaring, unceasing, unceremonious, uncertain, unchangeable, unchanging, uncharacteristic, uncharitable, uncharted, uncivil, uncivilized, unclassified, unclean, uncluttered, uncomfortable, uncommitted, uncommon, uncommunicative, uncomplaining, uncomprehending, uncompromising, unconcerned, unconditional, unconfirmed, unconquerable, unconscionable, unconscious, unconstitutional, unconstrained, unconstructive, uncontainable, uncontrollable, unconventional, unconvinced, unconvincing, uncooked, uncooperative, uncoordinated, uncouth, uncovered, uncreative, uncritical, undamaged, undated, undaunted, undeclared, undefeated, undefined, undemocratic, undeniable, undependable, undercooked, underdeveloped, underfunded, underhanded, underprivileged, underqualified, underrated, understandable, understanding, understated, understood, undeserved, undesirable, undetected, undeterred, undeveloped, undeviating, undifferentiated, undignified, undiminished, undiplomatic, undisciplined, undiscovered, undisguised, undisputed, undistinguished, undivided, undoubted, unearthly, uneasy, uneducated, unemotional, unemployed, unencumbered, unending, unendurable, unenforceable, unenthusiastic, unenviable, unequal, unequivocal, unerring, uneven, uneventful, unexceptional, unexcited, unexpected, unexplainable, unexplored, unfailing, unfair, unfaithful, unfaltering, unfamiliar, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable/unfavourable, unfeeling, unfettered, unfilled, unflagging, unflappable, unflattering, unflinching, unfocused, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, unforgiving, unfortunate, unfriendly, unfulfilled, ungallant, ungenerous, ungentlemanly, unglamorous, ungraceful, ungracious, ungrateful, unguarded, unhandsome, unhappy, unharmed, unhealthy, unheated, unheeded, unhelpful, unhesitating, unhurried, uniform, unilateral, unimaginable, unimaginative, unimpeachable, unimpeded, unimpressive, unincorporated, uninformed, uninhabitable, uninhibited, uninitiated, uninjured, uninspired, uninsurable, unintelligent, unintelligible, unintended, unintentional, uninterested, uninterrupted, uninvited, unique, united, universal, unjust, unjustifiable, unkempt, unkind, unknowing, unknown, unlawful, unlicensed, unlikable/unlikeable, unlikely, unloved, unlucky, unmanageable, unmanly, unmanned, unmarketable, unmasked, unmatched, unmemorable, unmentionable, unmerciful, unmistakable, unmitigated, unmodified, unmotivated, unnatural, unnecessary, unnerved, unnerving, unnoticeable, unobserved, unobtainable, unobtrusive, unofficial, unopened, unopposed, unorthodox, unpalatable, unpardonable, unpersuasive, unperturbed, unplanned, unpleasant, unprecedented, unpredictable, unpretentious, unprincipled, unproductive, unprofessional, unprofitable, unpromising, unpronounceable, unprovoked, unqualified, unquantifiable, unquenchable, unquestionable, unquestioned, unquestioning, unraveled/unravelled, unreachable, unreadable, unrealistic, unrealized, unreasonable, unreceptive, unrecognizable, unrecognized, unredeemable, unregulated, unrelenting, unreliable, unremarkable, unremitting, unrepentant, unrepresentative, unrepresented, unreserved, unresponsive, unrestrained, unripe, unrivalled/unrivalled, unromantic, unruffled, unruly, unsafe, unsatisfactory, unsatisfied, unscheduled, unscientific, unscrupulous, unseasonable, unseemly, unselfish, unsettled, unsettling, unshakable, unsightly, unsigned, unsinkable, unskilled, unsociable, unsolicited, unsolvable, unsolved, unsophisticated, unsound, unsparing, unspeakable, unspoiled, unstable, unstated, unsteady, unstoppable, unstressed, unstructured, unsubstantial, unsubstantiated, unsuccessful, unsuitable, unsuited, unsupervised, unsupported, unsure, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, unsurprising, unsuspected, unsuspecting, unsustainable, unsympathetic, unsystematic, untainted, untamable/untameable, untamed, untapped, untenable, untested, unthinkable, unthinking, untidy, untimely, untitled, untouchable, untraditional, untrained, untried, untroubled, untrustworthy, untruthful, unused, unusual, unverified, unwary, unwashed, unwatchable, unwavering, unwholesome, unwieldy, unwilling, unwise, unwitting, unworkable, unworldly, unworthy, unwritten, unyielding, upbeat, upmost, upper, uppity, upright, uproarious, upset, upsetting, upstairs, uptight, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute, upward, urbane, urgent, usable, used, useful, useless, usual, utilitarian, utopian, utter, uttermost

Why Do I Need This List?

A list of adjectives that start with the same letter is useful for creating alliteration. (Alliteration is a stylistic technique in which nearby words repeat the same initial consonant sound.)

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Hangman is a classic word game. In this version, the hidden word is always an adjective from this list. Choose your first letter to start. (I'd go for "U" if I were you.)

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