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: not intelligible : OBSCURE

— un·in·tel·li·gi·bly adverb

un·in·tend·ed adjective : not intended; especially : not deliberate

Synonyms

accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, incidental, unintentional, unplanned, unpremeditated, unwitting—more at ACCIDENTAL

un·in·ten·tion·al adjective : not intentional

Synonyms

involuntary, unintended—more at INVOLUNTARY

un·in·ter·est·ed adjective : not interested : not having the mind or feelings engaged or aroused

Synonyms

apathetic, casual, disinterested, indifferent, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, unconcerned, uncurious—more at INDIFFERENT

un·in·ter·est·ing adjective : not attracting interest or attention

Synonyms

drab, dreary, dry, dull, flat, monotonous, weary

un·in·ter·rupt·ed adjective : not interrupted : CONTINUOUS

Synonyms

ceaseless, continual, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing—more at CONTINUOUS

un·in·vit·ed adjective : not invited

Synonyms

unasked, unbidden, undesired, unsolicited, unsought, unwanted, unwelcome—more at UNSOUGHT

union noun 1 : an act or instance of uniting two or more things into one : the state of being so united

2 : a uniting in marriage

3 : something formed by a combining of parts or members; especially : a confederation of independent individuals (as nations or persons) for some common purpose

4 : an organization of workers (as a labor union or a trade union) formed to advance its members' interests esp. in respect to wages and working conditions

5 : a device emblematic of union used on or as a national flag; also : the upper inner corner of a flag

6 : a device for connecting parts (as of a machine); especially : a coupling for pipes

Synonyms

[1] combination, connection, consolidation, coupling, junction, unification; also amalgamation, blend, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture; reunification, reunion

Antonyms

breakup, disconnection, dissolution, division, parting, partition, schism, split

[1] affiliation, association, collaboration, cooperation, hookup, liaison, partnership, relation, relationship—more at ASSOCIATION

[3] alliance, bloc, coalition, combination, combine, confederacy, confederation, federation, league—more at CONFEDERACY

union·ism noun 1 : the principle or policy of forming or adhering to a union; especially cap : adherence to the policy of a firm federal union before or during the U.S. Civil War

2 : the principles or system of trade unions

— union·ist noun

union·ize verb -ized; -iz·ing : to form into or cause to join a labor union

— union·i·za·tion noun

union jack noun 1 : a flag consisting of the part of a national flag that signifies union

2 cap U&J : the national flag of the United Kingdom

unique adjective 1 : being the only one of its kind

2 : very unusual

— unique·ly adverb

— unique·ness noun

Synonyms

[1] alone, lone, only, singular, sole, solitary, special—more at ONLY

[2] aberrant, abnormal, atypical, exceptional, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unusual, unwonted—more at EXCEPTIONAL

uni·sex adjective : not distinguishable as male or female; also : suitable or designed for both males and females

— unisex noun

uni·sex·u·al adjective 1 : having only male or only female sex organs

2 : UNISEX

uni·son noun [ORIGIN: ME unisoun, fr. MF unisson, fr. ML unisonus having the same sound, fr. L unus one + sonus sound]

1 : sameness or identity in musical pitch

2 : the condition of being tuned or sounded at the same pitch or in octaves

3 : harmonious agreement or union : ACCORD

unit noun 1 : the smallest whole number greater than zero : ONE

2 : a definite amount or quantity used as a standard of measurement

3 : a single thing, person, or group that is a constituent of a whole; also : a part of a military establishment that has a prescribed organization

— unit adjective

Uni·tar·i·an noun : a member of a religious denomination stressing individual freedom of belief

— Uni·tar·i

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