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Bad / Hostile

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unforgiving - Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.

Because they knew that Alaska in the winter is an unforgiving environment, they had to plan their expedition very carefully.

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Good / Calm

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unflappable - Having or showing calmness in a crisis

The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.

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Other / Inward

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uppity - Self-important; arrogant

Mac acted very uppity after winning the sales contest, refusing to even talk to those he considered inferior.

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Good / Calm

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unfazed - Not surprised or worried

The soldier had nerves of steel and was unfazed by the bullets whizzing all around him

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Good / Important

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undeniable - Certainly true, so obvious that it cannot be doubted.

The idea that people seek pleasure and avoid pain is an undeniable truth.

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Bad / Disorganized

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unrest - A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.

The suddent military takeover resulted in violent unrest on the streets.

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Bad / Aggressive

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unrelenting - Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity

The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.

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Bad / Nervous

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unnerving - Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.

It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.

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Bad / Attack

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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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Good / Calm

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unspoken - Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.

There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.

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Good / Strong

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unscathed - Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm

Arnold strolled away unscathed from the massive explosion behind him.

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Good / Important

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urgent - Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.

The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.