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un·work·able adjective : incapable of being put into use or effect or of being accomplished successfully

Synonyms

impractical, inoperable, unusable, useless—more at IMPRACTICAL

un·world·li·ness noun : the quality or state of being unworldly

Synonyms

artlessness, greenness, ingenuousness, innocence, naïveté, naturalness, simplicity—more at NAÏVETÉ

un·world·ly adjective 1 : not of this world; especially : SPIRITUAL

2 : deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment : NAIVE

3 : not swayed by worldly considerations

Synonyms

green, ingenuous, innocent, naive, simple, unknowing, unsophisticated, unwary—more at NAIVE

un·wor·ried adjective : not worried

Synonyms

calm, collected, composed, cool, placid, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, undisturbed, unperturbed, unshaken, untroubled—more at CALM

un·wor·thy adjective 1 : BASE, DISHONORABLE

2 : not worthy

3 : not deserved <~ treatment>

— un·wor·thi·ly adverb

— un·wor·thi·ness noun

un·wrap verb : to remove the wrapping from : DISCLOSE

un·writ·ten adjective 1 : not in writing : ORAL

2 : containing no writing : BLANK

Synonyms

oral, spoken, verbal—more at VERBAL

un·yield·ing adjective 1 : characterized by lack of softness or flexibility

2 : characterized by firmness or obduracy

Synonyms

[1] compact, firm, hard, inflexible, rigid, solid, stiff—more at FIRM

[2] determined, dogged, grim, implacable, obstinate, relentless, unflinching, unrelenting; also hardheaded, headstrong, mulish, opinionated, pertinacious, stubborn, willful

un·yoke verb 1 : to remove a yoke from

2 : to take apart : SEPARATE

Synonyms

break up, disconnect, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder—more at SEPARATE

un·zip verb : to zip open : open by means of a zipper

1up adverb 1 : in or to a higher position or level; especially : away from the center of the earth

2 : from beneath a surface (as ground or water)

3 : from below the horizon

4 : in or into an upright position; especially : out of bed

5 : with greater intensity

6 : in or into a better or more advanced state or a state of greater intensity or activity

7 : into existence, evidence, or knowledge

8 : into consideration

9 : to or at bat

10 : into possession or custody

11 : ENTIRELY, COMPLETELY

12 — used for emphasis

13 : ASIDE, BY

14 : so as to arrive or approach

15 : in a direction opposite to down

16 : in or into parts

17 : to a stop

18 : for each side

2up adjective 1 : risen above the horizon

2 : being out of bed <~ by 6 o'clock>

3 : relatively high

4 : RAISED, LIFTED

5 : BUILT, CONSTRUCTED

6 : grown above a surface

7 : moving, inclining, or directed upward

8 : marked by agitation, excitement, or activity

9 : READY; especially : highly prepared

10 : going on : taking place

11 : come to an end : ENDED

12 : well informed <~ on the news>

13 : being ahead or in advance of an opponent

14 : presented for or being under consideration

15 : charged before a court <~ for robbery>

Synonyms

[3] advanced, high—more at HIGH

[12] abreast, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up-to-date, versed—more at FAMILIAR

3up preposition 1 : to, toward, or at a higher point of <~ a ladder>

2 : to or toward the source of <~ the river>

3 : to or toward the northern part of <~ the coast>

4 : to or toward the interior of

5 : ALONG

4up noun 1 : an upward course or slope

2 : a period or state of prosperity or success

3 : a quark with a charge