At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.
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Mistake
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unforgivable -
So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.
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Dishonest
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unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
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Happy
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uplifted -
Feeling happy and full of hope.
At the end of the concert we were totally uplifted by the amazing music and performance.
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Inward
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unrepentant -
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.
verb
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Hostile
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undercut -
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
He didn't know if he could remain in business because the new store across the street was undercutting his prices by up to 75%.
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uptick -
a small increase in the level or value of something
The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.
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Surprise
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unthinkable -
So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible
When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.
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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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upheaval -
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
The economic downturn led to political upheaval and widespread unrest across the nation.
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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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.
