Part 85

~Unjust~, _a._ Inequitable, iniquitous, unfair, dishonest, unrighteous, wicked, wrong, nefarious, heinous, flagitious.

~Unjustifiable~, _a._ Unwarrantable, indefensible.

~Unkind~, _a._ Unfriendly, ungracious, unsympathizing, ungenial, unamiable, disobliging, harsh, cruel.

~Unknown~, _a._ ~1.~ Unascertained, not known.

~2.~ Mysterious, mystic, hidden, dark, enigmatical.

~3.~ Without the knowledge of.

~4.~ Obscure, undistinguished, nameless, unnoted, unhonored, renownless, inglorious.

~Unlace~, _v. a._ Loose, loosen, unloose, untie, unfasten, unbind.

~Unlade~, _v. a._ Discharge, unload.

~Unlamented~, _a._ Unwept, unmourned, unregretted.

~Unlawful~, _a._ Illegal, illicit, unlicensed.

~Unlearned~, _a._ Uneducated, unlettered, illiterate, ignorant.

~Unless~, _conj._ Except, if not.

~Unlettered~, _a._ Ignorant, UNLEARNED.

~Unlicked~, _a._ Shapeless, unformed.

~Unlike~, _a._ Dissimilar, different, heterogeneous.

~Unlikelihood~, _n._ Improbability.

~Unlikely~, _a._ Improbable.

~Unlimited~, _a._ ~1.~ Boundless, unbounded, limitless, infinite.

~2.~ Unrestricted, unconstrained, absolute.

~3.~ Undefined, indefinite.

~Unload~, _v. a._ Discharge, unlade.

~Unloose~, _v. a._ Unbind, loose, loosen, untie, unfasten, unbuckle.

~Unluckily~, _ad._ Unfortunately, as ill luck would have it, in an evil hour.

~Unlucky~, _a._ ~1.~ Unfortunate, unsuccessful, luckless, ill-starred.

~2.~ Inauspicious, ill-omened.

~Unman~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Emasculate, castrate, geld, deprive of virility.

~2.~ Dishearten, discourage, make despondent.

~3.~ Weaken, debilitate, effeminate, emolliate, enfeeble, unnerve, make effeminate.

~Unmanageable~, _a._ ~1.~ Not easily governed.

~2.~ Unwieldy, unhandy, cumbersome, cumbrous, awkward, incommodious, inconvenient.

~Unmanly~, _a._ ~1.~ Effeminate, womanly.

~2.~ Base, ignoble, mean, ungenerous, cowardly.

~Unmannered~, _a._ UNMANNERLY.

~Unmannerly~, _a._ Impolite, uncivil, uncourteous, ungracious, rude, rough, blunt, gruff, bearish, unmannered, ill-mannered, ill-bred.

~Unmanufactured~, _a._ Raw, in the natural state.

~Unmask~, _v. a._ Expose, lay open.

~Unmatched~, _a._ ~1.~ Unequalled, unparalleled, matchless, unexampled, unrivalled, unparagoned, without an equal.

~2.~ Odd, single (_of a pair or set_).

~Unmeaning~, _a._ ~1.~ Meaningless, insignificant, senseless.

~2.~ Inexpressive.

~Unmeasured~, _a._ ~1.~ Unsparing, unstinted.

~2.~ Measureless, immense.

~Unmeet~, _a._ Improper, unfit, unbecoming, unseemly.

~Unmerciful~, _a._ ~1.~ Merciless, cruel, inexorable, inhuman.

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Exorbitant, extravagant, unconscionable.

~Unmindful~, _a._ Careless, inattentive, heedless, regardless, unobservant, negligent, forgetful, mindless, not mindful.

~Unmistakable~, _a._ Clear, evident, palpable, plain, manifest, obvious, patent, open, visible, unequivocal, positive, unambiguous, pronounced, decided, glaring, notorious.

~Unmourned~, _a._ Unwept, unlamented, unregretted.

~Unmoved~, _a._ ~1.~ Firm, steadfast, unwavering, unswerving, unfaltering.

~2.~ Calm, collected, self-possessed, cool.

~3.~ Indifferent, insensible, unaffected, with dry eyes, without a tear.

~Unmusical~, _a._ Discordant, harsh, inharmonic, inharmonical, unharmonious, not harmonious.

~Unnatural~, _a._ ~1.~ Unusual, uncommon, anomalous, irregular, abnormal, aberrant, monstrous, preternatural, prodigious.

~2.~ Forced, strained, stilted, affected, constrained, artificial.

~Unnecessary~, _a._ Needless, useless, not requisite, not needed.

~Unnerve~, _v. a._ Weaken, enfeeble, unman.

~Unnumbered~, _a._ Innumerable, numberless, countless.

~Unobjectionable~, _a._ Unexceptionable.

~Unobservant~, _a._ Heedless, careless, thoughtless, inattentive, unmindful.

~Unobserved~, _a._ Unnoticed, unperceived, unregarded, unseen.

~Unobtrusive~, _a._ Modest, retiring, unostentatious, unpretending, unassuming, not forward.

~Unoffending~, _a._ Harmless, blameless, inoffensive, innocent.

~Unorganized~, _a._ Inorganic, inorganical, without organs, without organization.

~Unostentatious~, _a._ Modest, unobtrusive, retiring, unpretending, unpretentious, not boastful, not showy.

~Unpaid~, _a._ Unsettled, owing, due, outstanding.

~Unpalatable~, _a._ ~1.~ Vapid, savorless, unsavory.

~2.~ Disagreeable (_to the taste_), disgusting, nauseous, offensive.

~Unparagoned~, _a._ UNPARALLELED.

~Unparalleled~, _a._ Unexampled, unequalled, unrivalled, unmatched, matchless, peerless, inimitable, unparagoned, unprecedented, without a parallel.

~Unpardonable~, _a._ Inexcusable, indefensible, unjustifiable, irremissible, inexpiable, unatonable.

~Unperceived~, _a._ Unnoticed, unregarded, unobserved, undescried, unseen.

~Unpitying~, _a._ Relentless, unrelenting, pitiless, uncompassionate, cruel, ruthless, merciless, unmerciful, savage, implacable.

~Unpleasant~, _a._ Unpleasing, disagreeable, displeasing, unwelcome, unacceptable, unpalatable, repulsive, obnoxious, offensive, painful.

~Unpleasing~, _a._ UNPLEASANT.

~Unpliant~, _a._ Stiff, inflexible, rigid, unbending, unyielding.

~Unpoetic~, _a._ Prosy, prosaic, not poetical.

~Unpoetical~, _a._ Prosy, prosaic, not poetical.

~Unpolished~, _a._ ~1.~ Rough, not polished.

~2.~ Rude, uncivilized, unrefined, ungraceful, untrained, untaught, undisciplined, barbarous, illiterate.

~Unpolluted~, _a._ Pure, undefiled, uncorrupted, unvitiated.

~Unpopular~, _a._ Disliked (_by the people_), obnoxious (_generally_), not popular.

~Unpractical~, _a._ ~1.~ Theoretical.

~2.~ Speculative, contemplative, Platonic, philosophical, given to speculation.

~Unpractised~, _a._ Untrained, inexperienced, unskilled, raw.

~Unprecedented~, _a._ Unexampled, unparalleled, unequalled, unrivalled, unmatched, matchless, unparagoned.

~Unprejudiced~, _a._ Unbiassed, unprepossessed, unwarped, impartial, fair.

~Unpremeditated~, _a._ Unstudied, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, spontaneous, off-hand.

~Unprepossessed~, _a._ UNPREJUDICED.

~Unpretending~, _a._ Modest, lowly, unassuming, retiring, unobtrusive, unostentatious, unpretentious, not forward.

~Unpretentious~, _a._ UNPRETENDING.

~Unprincipled~, _a._ Immoral, wicked, vicious, bad, knavish, roguish, dishonest, trickish, TRICKY.

~Unprocreant~, _a._ UNPRODUCTIVE.

~Unproductive~, _a._ Unfruitful, barren, unprolific, sterile, unprocreant, UNPROFITABLE.

~Unprofitable~, _a._ Profitless, fruitless, bootless, useless, worthless, unremunerating, futile, unserviceable, unproductive, unfruitful, barren.

~Unpromising~, _a._ Inauspicious, unpropitious, unfavorable, unlucky, untoward, ill-omened, not encouraging, not promising.

~Unpropitious~, _a._ Unfavorable, inauspicious, UNPROMISING.

~Unprosperous~, _a._ Unfortunate, luckless, unlucky, unsuccessful, ill- starred.

~Unprotected~, _a._ Defenceless, unarmed, naked, unguarded, open, exposed.

~Unprovided with~, Without, destitute of, devoid of.

~Unqualified~, _a._ ~1.~ Incompetent, unfit, unadapted.

~2.~ Absolute, unconditional, unmeasured, unrestricted, thorough, plump, full, direct, downright.

~3.~ Exaggerated, sweeping.

~Unquenchable~, _a._ Unextinguishable, that cannot be quenched.

~Unquestionable~, _a._ Indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable, irrefragable, incontestable, certain, evident, obvious, not to be disputed, beyond all question, beyond a doubt, past dispute.

~Unquiet~, _a._ Uneasy, restless, agitated, disturbed, not calm, not tranquil.

~Unravel~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Disentangle, extricate, ravel, untwist.

~2.~ Unfold, decipher, interpret, understand, resolve, solve, explain, read, clear up, make out.

~Unreadable~, _a._ Illegible.

~Unreal~, _a._ Insubstantial, imaginary, shadowy, visionary, spectral, ghostly.

~Unreasonable~, _a._ ~1.~ Irrational, foolish, unwise, absurd, silly, preposterous, senseless, stupid, injudicious, nonsensical, unphilosophical, ill-judged.

~2.~ Exorbitant, extravagant, unfair, unjust, extortionate.

~Unreasonableness~, _n._ ~1.~ Absurdity, foolishness, folly, irrationality.

~2.~ Exorbitancy, immoderateness.

~Unregenerate~, _a._ Unconverted.

~Unrelenting~, _a._ Inexorable, implacable, pitiless, relentless, merciless, unmerciful, uncompassionate, hard, cruel, unpitying, severe, stern, harsh, bitter, austere, rigorous, strait-laced, peremptory.

~Unreliable~, _a._ [_Modern._] Untrustworthy, not to be depended upon.

~Unremitting~, _a._ Unceasing, continual, persevering, constant, unabated, incessant.

~Unrepentant~, _a._ Impenitent, seared, hardened, callous, incorrigible, irreclaimable, obdurate, abandoned, lost, graceless, shameless, profligate, recreant.

~Unreserved~, _a._ Frank, open, candid, ingenuous, undesigning, undissembling, artless, guileless, sincere, honest, fair, single- minded, above-board, open-hearted.

~Unresisting~, _a._ Submissive, patient, passive, long-suffering.

~Unrestricted~, _a._ ~1.~ Unrestrained, unlimited, free, unconfined, unbridled, unfettered, independent.

~2.~ Unobstructed, open, public, clear.

~Unrevealed~, _a._ Secret, hidden, unknown, undiscovered, OCCULT.

~Unriddle~, _v. a._ Solve, explain, expound, unfold, unravel.

~Unrighteous~, _a._ ~1.~ Wicked, ungodly, unholy, sinful, wrong, not righteous.

~2.~ Unjust, unfair, iniquitous, inequitable, nefarious, heinous.

~Unripe~, _a._ Immature, not ripe.

~Unrivalled~, _a._ Unequalled, unparalleled, peerless, matchless, incomparable, inimitable, of the best, without a rival, of the first water.

~Unrobe~, _v. a._ Undress, disrobe.

~Unroll~, _v. a._ Unfold, open, evolve, develop.

~Unroot~, _v. a._ Extirpate, eradicate, uproot, root out, pull up by the roots.

~Unruffled~, _a._ Calm, tranquil, composed, undisturbed, cool, quiet, still, placid, peaceful, philosophical, collected, serene, unmoved, imperturbable.

~Unruly~, _a._ Turbulent, ungovernable, refractory, disobedient, insubordinate, mutinous, riotous, seditious, rebellious.

~Unsafe~, _a._ Dangerous, perilous, hazardous, insecure, RISKY, full of risk.

~Unsanctified~, _a._ Unholy, unhallowed, profane, not consecrated.

~Unsated~, _a._ Unsatiated, unsatisfied.

~Unsatiated~, _a._ UNSATED.

~Unsatisfactory~, _a._ ~1.~ Insufficient, not satisfactory.

~2.~ Lame, poor, weak, feeble.

~Unsatisfied~, _a._ ~1.~ Unsated, unsatiated.

~2.~ Dissatisfied, discontented, displeased, malcontent, not satisfied.

~Unsavory~, _a._ ~1.~ Unpalatable, tasteless, insipid, flat, vapid, savorless, mawkish, stale, ill-flavored.

~2.~ Unpleasing, disgusting, nauseous, offensive.

~Unsay~, _v. a._ Retract, recall, recant, take back.

~Unscrupulous~, _a._ Unprincipled, without scruples, regardless of principle.

~Unsealed~, _a._ Open, without a seal.

~Unsearchable~, _a._ Inscrutable, incomprehensible, mysterious, hidden, not to be found out or known by searching, past finding out.

~Unseasonable~, _a._ ~1.~ Inopportune, untimely, ill-timed, out of time, out of season.

~2.~ Late, too late.

~3.~ Premature, too early.

~Unseasonably~, _a._ Untimely, at an unsuitable time, MALAPROPOS, unsuitably.

~Unseeing~, _a._ Blind, sightless, eyeless.

~Unseemly~, _a._ Improper, indecorous, unbecoming, unmeet, unfit, unbefitting, indecent.

~Unselfish~, _a._ Disinterested, generous, liberal, magnanimous, high- minded.

~Unsettle~, _v. a._ Derange, disturb, disconcert, unfix, confuse, disorder, throw into disorder.

~Unsettled~, _a._ ~1.~ Wavering, restless, vacillating, fickle, unsteady, unstable, changeable, not steady.

~2.~ Unequal, changeable.

~3.~ Turbid, roily, roiled, dreggy, feculent, muddy, not clear.

~4.~ Uninhabited, without inhabitants.

~5.~ Undetermined, open, not adjusted.

~6.~ Unpaid, owing, due, outstanding.

~Unshackle~, _v. a._ Unfetter, unchain, unbind, liberate, emancipate, set free, set at liberty.

~Unshapen~, _a._ Deformed, shapeless, ill-formed, ill-made, ill- shaped, grotesque.

~Unsightly~, _a._ Ugly, homely, plain, ill-looking.

~Unskilful~, _a._ Awkward, bungling, unhandy, clumsy, maladroit, unskilled, inapt, inexpert, without dexterity.

~Unskilled~, _a._ ~1.~ Inexperienced, undrilled, unexercised, unpractised, undisciplined, uneducated, unschooled, unprepared, raw.

~2.~ Awkward, UNSKILFUL.

~Unsociable~, _a._ Reserved, taciturn, unsocial, not communicative, not companionable, averse to society.

~Unsocial~, _a._ UNSOCIABLE.

~Unsoiled~, _a._ Untarnished, unstained, unsullied, unspotted, spotless, clean.

~Unsophisticated~, _a._ ~1.~ Pure, unadulterated, genuine.

~2.~ Guileless, undepraved, good, unpolluted, unvitiated.

~Unsound~, _a._ ~1.~ Defective, imperfect, impaired, decayed, rotten.

~2.~ Diseased, sickly, weakly, poorly, infirm, unhealthy, morbid.

~3.~ Erroneous, wrong, false, fallacious, incorrect, deceitful, sophistical, illogical.

~4.~ Heterodox, heretical, not orthodox.

~Unspeakable~, _a._ Inexpressible, unutterable, ineffable, indescribable, beyond expression.

~Unspiritual~, _a._ Sensual, carnal, fleshly.

~Unspotted~, _a._ ~1.~ Unstained, unsoiled, untarnished, unsullied, spotless, clean.

~2.~ Pure, uncorrupted, untainted, undefiled, immaculate.

~Unstable~, _a._ UNSTEADY.

~Unstained~, _a._ ~1.~ Untinged, undyed, uncolored, colorless.

~2.~ UNSPOTTED.

~Unsteadfast~, _a._ Fickle, UNSTEADY.

~Unsteady~, _a._ ~1.~ Unsettled, fluctuating, oscillating, restless.

~2.~ Inconstant, fickle, unsteadfast, unstable, changeable, vacillating, wavering, mutable, variable, ever-changing.

~Unstinted~, _a._ Abundant, ample, plentiful, large, full.

~Unstudied~, _a._ Unpremeditated, spontaneous, extempore, extemporaneous, impromptu, off-hand.

~Unsubmissive~, _a._ Disobedient, uncomplying, refractory, obstinate.

~Unsubstantial~, _a._ Light, flimsy, gossamery.

~Unsuccessful~, _a._ ~1.~ Unavailing, ineffectual, abortive, fruitless, bootless, profitless, vain, futile, in vain.

~2.~ Luckless, unfortunate, unlucky, unprosperous, ill-starred, ill- fated.

~Unsuitable~, _a._ ~1.~ Unfit, inappropriate, inapposite, unsuited, not adapted, ill adapted.

~2.~ Improper, unbecoming, incongruous, out of keeping, out of character, out of place, in bad taste.

~Unsuitably~, _ad._ Inappropriately, unfitly, untimely, MALAPROPOS.

~Unsuited~, _a._ Unfit, UNSUITABLE.

~Unsullied~, _a._ ~1.~ Unspotted, unstained, untarnished, unsoiled, spotless, clean.

~2.~ Pure, untainted, uncorrupted, undefiled, immaculate.

~Unsurpassed~, _a._ Unexcelled, matchless, unequalled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivalled, unexampled, peerless, unparagoned, without an equal.

~Unsusceptible~, _a._ Unimpressible, impassive, apathetic, cold, phlegmatic, stoical.

~Unsuspecting~, _a._ Unsuspicious, credulous.

~Unsuspicious~, _a._ Unsuspecting, credulous.

~Unswerving~, _a._ Firm, determined, resolute, steady, steadfast, stanch, stable, constant, unwavering.

~Unsymmetrical~, _a._ Disproportionate, irregular, out of proportion, without symmetry.

~Unsystematic~, _a._ Irregular, disorderly, immethodical.

~Unsystematical~, _a._ Irregular, disorderly, immethodical.

~Untainted~, _a._ Pure, uncorrupted, undefiled, unspotted, unsullied, untarnished, immaculate.

~Untangle~, _v. a._ Disentangle.

~Untarnished~, _a._ Unspotted, unsullied, unstained, unsoiled, spotless, clean.

~Untaught~, _a._ Ignorant, uninstructed, uneducated, untutored, untrained, uninformed, unenlightened, unlettered, illiterate.

~Untaxed~, _a._ Scot-free, without payment, without expense, not taxed.

~Unteachable~, _a._ Indocile, untractable.

~Untenanted~, _a._ Unoccupied, tenantless.

~Unterrified~, _a._ Undaunted, unscared, undismayed, unappalled, unawed, not afraid, fearless, not terrified.

~Unthankful~, _a._ Ungrateful, not thankful, without gratitude.

~Unthinking~, _a._ Thoughtless, heedless, careless, inconsiderate.

~Unthrift~, _n._ [_Rare._] Prodigal, spendthrift, squanderer.

~Unthrifty~, _a._ Thriftless, wasteful, lavish, profuse, prodigal, improvident.

~Untidy~, _a._ Slovenly, sluttish.

~Untie~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Loose, loosen, unfasten, unbind, unloose, CAST OFF.

~2.~ Resolve, solve, clear.

~Untimely~, _a._ Ill-timed, unseasonable, mistimed, inopportune, premature, out of season.

~Untimely~, _ad._ Unseasonably, unsuitably, MALAPROPOS, at an unsuitable time.

~Untinged~, _a._ Uncolored, undyed, unstained, colorless, hueless, achromatic.

~Untiring~, _a._ Unwearied, indefatigable, unremitting, unceasing, incessant.

~Untitled~, _a._ Plebeian, ignoble, vulgar, low, base, base-born, low- born, without a title.

~Untouched~, _a._ ~1.~ Not touched, not reached.

~2.~ Intact, uninjured, unhurt, scathless, unharmed.

~Untoward~, _a._ 1~.~ Froward, perverse, intractable, stubborn, refractory.

~2.~ Inconvenient, unmanageable, annoying, troublesome, vexatious.

~3.~ Awkward, ungainly, ungraceful, uncouth.

~Untractable~, _a._ Unmanageable, stubborn, perverse, unruly, headstrong, refractory, obstinate, dogged, mulish, ungovernable, indocile, cantankerous.

~Untrained~, _a._ Undisciplined, uninstructed, uneducated, untutored, inexperienced, uninitiated, undrilled, not trained, ignorant.

~Untravelled~, _a._ [Written also _Untraveled._] ~1.~ Not travelled over, unfrequented by travellers.

~2.~ Not experienced as a traveller, never having travelled.

~Untrodden~, _a._ Pathless, trackless.

~Untrue~, _a._ ~1.~ False, not true.

~2.~ Faithless, treacherous, apostate, recreant.

~Untrustworthy~, _a._ UNRELIABLE, deceitful, treacherous, rotten, not to be depended on.

~Untruth~, _n._ Falsehood, lie, fiction, fabrication, story.

~Untutored~, _a._ Uninstructed, uneducated, undisciplined, inexperienced, uninitiated, undrilled, ignorant.

~Untwist~, _v. a._ Disentangle, ravel, unravel.

~Unused~, _a._ ~1.~ Unemployed, untried, not applied.

~2.~ Unaccustomed, unwonted, new, not habituated, not familiar.

~Unusual~, _a._ Uncommon, rare, unwonted, singular, remarkable, strange, extraordinary, odd, queer, out of the way.

~Unutterable~, _a._ Inexpressible, ineffable, unspeakable, indescribable, that cannot be uttered, beyond expression.

~Unvarnished~, _a._ ~1.~ Unpolished.

~2.~ Unembellished, plain, unadorned.

~Unveil~, _v. a._ Disclose, uncover, expose, show.

~Unviolated~, _a._ Unbroken, inviolate.

~Unwarrantable~, _a._ Indefensible, unjustifiable.

~Unwavering~, _a._ Constant, steadfast, steady, unhesitating, firm, settled, determined, fixed, stanch, resolute.

~Unwearied~, _a._ ~1.~ Not fatigued.

~2.~ Indefatigable, persevering, persistent, constant, continual, incessant, unremitting, unceasing.

~Unwelcome~, _a._ Not pleasing, not welcome, not grateful.

~Unwell~, _a._ Ill, ailing, sick, indisposed, not well, out of sorts, out of health, on the sick list, laid on the shelf, under the weather.

~Unwept~, _a._ Unlamented, unmourned, unregretted.

~Unwholesome~, _a._ ~1.~ Insalubrious, unhealthy, unhealthful, noxious, noisome, deleterious, baneful, poisonous, injurious to health.

~2.~ Pernicious (_to the mind_), injudicious, unsound.

~Unwieldy~, _a._ Unmanageable (_from size or weight_), ponderous, bulky, weighty, heavy, clumsy.

~Unwilling~, _a._ Loath, disinclined, opposed, averse, reluctant, backward, indisposed, not disposed.

~Unwise~, _a._ Foolish, injudicious, indiscreet, imprudent, ill- advised, ill-judged.

~Unwittingly~, _ad._ Inadvertently, unconsciously, ignorantly, without knowing it.

~Unwonted~, _a._ ~1.~ Unusual, uncommon, rare, unfrequent.

~2.~ Unaccustomed, unused.

~Unworkmanlike~, _a._ Unskilful, not workmanlike or workmanly, not artistic, unbecoming a workman.

~Unworthy~, _a._ ~1.~ Undeserving.

~2.~ Unbecoming, base, shameful, bad.

~Unworthy of~, Discreditable to, disgraceful to.

~Unwritten~, _a._ Oral, traditional.

~Unwrought~, _a._ Unfashioned, unformed, rude, crude, rough, shapeless.

~Unyielding~, _a._ ~1.~ Inflexible, constant, steady, resolute, steadfast, stanch, pertinacious, determined.

~2.~ Stubborn, obstinate, wilful, mulish, headstrong, intractable, perverse, wayward, cantankerous.

~Upbraid~, _v. a._ Reproach, censure, reprove, blame, rebuke, chide, reprimand, admonish, condemn, stigmatize, scold, twit, taunt, scold at, find fault with, BLOW UP.

~Upheave~, _v. a._ Elevate, raise, lift, lift up, heave up.

~Uphill~, _a._ ~1.~ Ascending, upward.

~2.~ Difficult, hard, arduous, toilsome.

~Uphold~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Support, sustain, hold up, bear up.

~2.~ Maintain, defend, vindicate, justify.

~Upon~, _prep._ ~1.~ On.

~2.~ About, concerning, on the subject of.

~3.~ With, immediately after.

~Upon the spot~, Immediately, at once, on the spot.

~Upon the whole~, All things considered, in view of all the circumstances, taking every thing into account, on the whole.

~Upper crust~, _n._ ~1.~ Top crust.

~2.~ [_Colloquial._] Aristocracy, UPPER TEN, upper classes.

~Upper hand~, _n._ Superiority, advantage, ascendency, dominion, rule, pre-eminence, supremacy, mastery, mastership.

~Uppermost~, _a._ Highest, loftiest, topmost, supreme.

~Upper ten~, _n._ [_Colloquial._] Aristocracy, UPPER CRUST, upper classes, upper ten thousand.

~Upper ten thousand~, UPPER TEN.

~Uppish~, _a._ [_Colloquial._] Proud, arrogant, haughty, assuming, smart, perk, perky.

~Upright~, _a._ ~1.~ Erect, perpendicular, vertical, plumb, on end.

~2.~ Honest, just, honorable, conscientious, virtuous, good, pure, straightforward, not mean, not base.

~Uprightness~, _n._ Honesty, integrity, probity, rectitude, justice, equity, fairness, principle, incorruptibility, righteousness, goodness, virtue, honor, trustworthiness, trustiness, worth, dignity of character.

~Uproar~, _n._ Tumult, disturbance, commotion, confusion, turmoil, hubbub, clamor, racket, din, vociferation, noise, HULLABALOO, row, riot, SHINDY.

~Uproarious~, _a._ [_Colloquial._] Boisterous, tumultuous, turbulent, NOISY, loud.

~Uproot~, _v. a._ Eradicate, extirpate, pull up by the roots, tear up by the roots.

~Ups and downs~, Successes and reverses, prosperity and adversity, good fortune and bad, various fortunes.

~Upset~, _v. a._ Overturn, capsize, tip over, turn topsy-turvy.

~Upshot~, _n._ Conclusion, end, termination, consummation, issue, DÉNOUEMENT, FINALE, catastrophe.

~Upside down~, _ad._ Topsy-turvy.

~Upstart~, _n._ PARVENU, snob, mushroom, pretentious fellow, pretender to gentility.

~Up to snuff~, [_Colloquial._] Shrewd, experienced, acute, sharp, keen, knowing, astute, sagacious, bright, not to be imposed upon.

~Up to the hub~, To the utmost, as far as possible (_in any difficulty, as when a wheel is sunk in mire_).

~Up to the scratch~, [_Colloquial._] Courageous, brave, bold, intrepid, daring, dauntless, resolute, ready to fight (_as when boxers are brought up to the line or scratch that separates them_).

~Upward~, _a._ Ascending, uphill.

~Upwards of~, Above, more than.

~Urbane~, _a._ Polite, civil, courteous, complaisant, refined, polished, gentlemanly, ladylike, well-bred, well-mannered, well-behaved.

~Urbanity~, _n._ Politeness, civility, courtesy, complaisance, amenity, suavity, good breeding, good manners.

~Urchin~, _n._ ~1.~ Hedge-hog.

~2.~ [_Ludicrous._] Child, brat.

~Urge~, _v. a._ ~1.~ Push, press, impel, drive, force onward, push on, press on.

~2.~ Solicit, importune, beg, entreat, beseech, implore, conjure.

~3.~ Incite, animate, encourage, instigate, stimulate, goad, spur.

~Urgency~, _n._ ~1.~ Pressure, press, exigency, emergency, stress, necessity, pressing want.

~2.~ Importunity, entreaty, insistence, solicitation.

~3.~ Incitement, stimulus, spur, goad.

~Urgent~, _a._ Pressing, cogent, importunate, pertinacious, earnestly solicitous.

~Urinal~, _n._ ~1.~ Chamber-pot, jorden.

~2.~ Place for urinating.

~Urinate~, _v. a._ PIDDLE, make water, void urine.

~Ursa Major~, [L.] (_Astron._) Charles's Wain, the Wain, the Great Bear.

~Ursa Minor~, [L.] (_Astron._) The Little Bear, the Lesser Bear.

~Usage~, _n._ ~1.~ Treatment.

~2.~ Practice (_long continued_), custom, use, habit, prescription.

~Use~, _n._ ~1.~ Employment, application, appliance, exercise, practice.

~2.~ Advantage, benefit, utility, service, profit, usefulness, avail.

~3.~ Occasion, need, necessity.

~4.~ Usage, custom, habit.