297 Adjectives Containing "U"
297 curated adjectives containing "U".
Below are 297 adjectives containing "U" in our curated English dictionary. Each entry includes a learner-friendly definition, IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level, and example sentences. Words are sorted by frequency — the most common first. Click any word to view its full dictionary entry with synonyms, collocations, and common mistakes.
Most Common Adjectives Containing "U" (Top 1k)
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Famous /ˈfeɪməs/adj A2
Well-known by a large number of people worldwide.
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Favourite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/adj A1
Your top choice; the thing you like better than anything else.
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Full /fʊl/adj A1
Having no empty space; containing a lot of something.
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Natural /ˈnætʃərəl/adj A1
Made by nature, not by humans; not artificial or fake.
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Obvious /ˈɒbviəs/adj A2
Easy to see or understand; not hidden or difficult.
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Our /ˈaʊər/adj A1
Shows that something belongs to or is part of a group that includes you.
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Previous /ˈpriːviəs/adj A2
Happening before now or before something else. From an earlier time.
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Public /ˈpʌblɪk/adj A1
Available to or belonging to everyone; visible or known to many people.
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Regular /ˈreɡjələr/adj A1
Happens again and again in the same way.
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Successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/adj B1
When you achieve what you wanted.
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True /tru/adj A1
Matching what is real or factual; not false or invented.
Less Common Adjectives Containing "U" (Top 5k+)
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Actual /ˈæktʃuəl/adj B1
Real and true, not imaginary or planned. The way something really is.
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Blue /bluː/adj A1
the color between green and violet on the spectrum, like the sky or sea
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Busy /ˈbɪzi/adj A1
When you have a lot of things to do and not much free time available.
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Continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/adj B1
Something that goes on and on without any breaks or pauses.
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Cruel /ˈkruːəl/adj A2
Unkind and willing to hurt others.
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Doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/adj B2
Feeling unsure about something or thinking that something might not be true or will not happen.
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Equal /ˈiːkwəl/adj A2
Having the same measure, worth, or ability as something or someone else.
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Funny /ˈfʌn.i/adj A2
Making you laugh or feel amused.
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Huge /hjuːdʒ/adj A2
Something that is very, very big. Bigger than 'big' or 'large'.
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Individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/adj B2
Belonging to one person or thing alone, not part of a group.
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Loud /laʊd/adj A1
Loud describes something that makes a lot of noise or sound. It is the opposite of quiet.
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Lucky /ˈlʌki/adj A2
When something good happens to you by chance, or when you are favored by fortune.
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Much /mʌtʃ/adj A1
A lot of something that cannot be counted.
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Proud /praʊd/adj A2
Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone achieved.
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Pure /pjʊr/adj A2
Something that has nothing else mixed in it; completely unmixed or uncontaminated.
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Quick /kwɪk/adj A1
Fast or happening in a short amount of time.
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Quiet /ˈkwaɪət/adj A1
Having very little sound; calm and peaceful.
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Round /raʊnd/adj A1
Shaped in a circle or ball form with no sharp edges.
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Rude /ruːd/adj A2
Not showing respect or good manners.
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Spiritual /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/adj B2
Related to inner feelings, beliefs, and connection to something beyond the physical world. Often about personal faith, not necessarily organized religion.
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Sure /ʃʊr/adj A1
Feeling confident that something is true or will happen.
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Tough /tʌf/adj A2
Strong and hard to break or damage.
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Ugly /ˈʌɡli/adj A2
Not nice to look at; unpleasant in physical appearance.
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Universal /juːnɪˈvɜrsəl/adj B2
Applying to everyone or everything everywhere. True or present in all places.
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Upper /ˈʌpər/adj A2
Positioned higher up or at a more senior level than something else.
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Upset /ʌpˈsɛt/adj A2
Feeling sad, worried, or annoyed about something that happened.
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Urban /ˈɜrbən/adj B1
Belonging to or found in cities, not in the countryside.
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Used /ˈjuːzd/adj A1
Not brand new; owned by someone else before.
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Usual /ˈjuːʒuəl/adj A1
Happening regularly or as you would expect; normal and common.
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Abundant /əˈbʌndənt/adj B2
Plenty of something; more than enough supply.
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Accurate /ˈækjərət/adj B2
Exactly right and without any mistakes. Correct and precise, matching the truth.
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Acquired /əˈkwaɪərd/adj B2
Something you got or learned through doing it repeatedly or working at it over time. Not something you were born with.
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Ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/adj B2
Something that can be understood in more than one way; not clear or certain.
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Annual /ˈænjuəl/adj B1
Something that happens every year at the same time or continues for a full year.
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Careful /ˈkeərfl/adj A1
Paying attention to detail and taking steps to prevent accidents or errors.
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Conceptual /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/adj B2
Related to ideas and thoughts rather than real, physical things you can touch.
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Consecutive /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/adj B2
Coming one after another without any breaks or gaps between them.
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Contentious /kənˈtenʃəs/adj B2
Something that causes people to argue or disagree strongly with each other.
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Continual /kənˈtɪnjuəl/adj B2
Something that happens again and again with short breaks, not non-stop.
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Curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/adj B1
If you are curious, you want to know about something or understand how it works.
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Current /ˈkɜːrənt/adj B1
Current describes something that is happening right now or something that is in use today.
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Enough /ɪˈnʌf/adj A1
When you have enough of something, you have all of it that you need.
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Ensuing /ɪnˈsuːɪŋ/adj B2
Happening right after or as a result of something else; following as a consequence.
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Equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/adj B2
The same value or importance. Two different things that work the same way or mean the same thing.
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Frequent /ˈfriːkwənt/adj B1
Happening many times over a period; occurring again and again regularly.
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Fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/adj B2
The most important and basic part of something that everything else depends on.
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Grateful /ˈɡreɪtfl̩/adj B1
Feeling thankful or appreciative for someone's help or kindness.
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Groundbreaking /ˈɡraʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/adj C1
The first of its kind or the first to do something important and new. Breaking new ground by discovering or creating something that didn't exist before.
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Guilty /ˈɡɪlti/adj B1
When you did something wrong and you know you did it.
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Heterogeneous /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːniəs/adj C1
Made up of many different kinds of things. The parts are not all the same; they differ from each other.
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Homogeneous /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/adj C1
Made up of things that are all the same kind. All parts look and behave the same way.
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Hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/adj A1
Wanting or needing to eat; feeling that your stomach is empty.
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Immune /ɪˈmjuːn/adj B1
Immune means your body can fight off a disease and you won't get sick from it.
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Ingenious /ɪnˈdʒeniəs/adj B2
Very clever and able to create smart, original solutions in a creative way.
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Ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/adj B2
Innocent and open, trusting others easily without suspicion or cunning.
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Junior /ˈdʒuːnjər/adj B1
Someone who has less experience or a lower rank than another person; or someone who is younger.
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Minute /maɪˈnjuːt/adj B2
Very tiny or detailed.
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Musical /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/adj A2
Connected to music or having a nice sound like music does.
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Mutual /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/adj B2
Something that both people have or feel toward each other equally.
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Nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/adj A2
When you feel worried or a bit scared before something important, like a test or interview, you are nervous.
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Numerous /ˈnjuːmərəs/adj B1
Very many; a large number of something.
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Outdoor /ˈaʊtdɔːr/adj A2
Outside. Not inside a house or building. Happening in nature or fresh air.
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Overdue /ˌoʊvərˈduː/adj B1
Late; expected to arrive or be finished by now but has not happened yet.
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Painful /ˈpeɪnfəl/adj A2
Something that causes pain or discomfort; hurting or upsetting.
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Peaceful /ˈpiːsfl/adj A2
Calm and quiet with no fighting or noise. Not angry or aggressive.
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Plausible /ˈplɔːzɪbəl/adj B2
Something that sounds true or could be true based on the evidence.
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Poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/adj B1
Something that has poison in it and can hurt or kill you if you touch or eat it
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Popular /ˈpɑpjələr/adj A1
Liked or enjoyed by a lot of people; when something or someone that many people like or want.
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Powerful /ˈpaʊərfl/adj A2
Strong and able to have a big effect or influence on people.
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Profound /prəˈfaʊnd/adj B2
Very deep or serious; showing deep understanding or having strong effect.
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Purple /ˈpɝpl/adj A1
A color made from mixing red and blue together; like a plum or grape.
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Quarterly /ˈkwɔːrtərli/adj B2
Happening four times a year, every three months. A quarterly report means a report made every three months.
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Questionable /ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/adj B2
Not definitely good or certainly true; open to doubt.
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Quintessential /ˌkwɪnˈtɛʃənəl/adj C2
The best example of what something truly is. When something shows all the most important features perfectly.
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Revolutionary /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/adj B2
Completely different from what existed before. Causes a major change in how people think or do something.
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Secure /sɪˈkjʊr/adj B1
Safe and firmly attached; not loose or in danger.
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Serious /ˈsɪəriəs/adj A2
Not joking or light; requiring attention and thought.
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Simultaneous /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs/adj B2
Happening together at the exact same moment.
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Southern /ˈsʌðən/adj B1
Situated in or relating to the south direction or region.
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Stupid /ˈstjuːpɪd/adj A2
Not smart or showing poor decision-making.
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Subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/adj B2
Coming after something else in time. If event A happens, then event B is subsequent to it.
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Substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/adj B2
Large in amount, size, or importance; considerable and meaningful.
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Sufficient /səˈfɪʃ.ənt/adj B2
Adequate or enough for what is needed; having as much as required.
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Superior /suːˈpɪəriər/adj B2
Better than, or higher in quality or status than, another thing or person.
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Sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbl̩/adj B1
A way of doing things that doesn't damage nature and can continue forever.
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Unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/adj A1
Not able to do something; lacking the capacity or possibility.
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Unambiguous /ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs/adj B2
So clear that it can only mean one thing; leaving no room for different interpretations.
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Undisputed /ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd/adj B2
Something that everyone agrees with and nobody argues against.
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Uninterested /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪd/adj B1
When you are uninterested, you do not care about something and have no desire to pay attention to it.
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Unique /juːˈniːk/adj B1
Something unique is one of a kind. It is different from all other things in a special way.
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United /juːˈnaɪtɪd/adj A2
When people or groups work as one team toward the same aim.
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Unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/adj A2
When you do not know something or have not heard of it yet.
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Unnecessary /ˌʌnˈnesəseri/adj B1
Something that is not needed because you can manage without it.
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Unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/adj B2
Something that has never happened before in history or experience; completely new.
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Unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/adj B1
Something that happens, looks, or happens in a way that is different and not normal.
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Urgent /ˈɜrʤənt/adj B1
Something that must be done very soon.
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Useful /ˈjuːsfəl/adj A1
Something that helps you do something.
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Valuable /ˈvæljuəbəl/adj B1
Worth much money or very helpful and important.
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Various /ˈveəriəs/adj B1
Many different kinds; more than one type.
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Venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/adj B1
An animal that can hurt you by injecting a harmful liquid when it bites or stings.
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Visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/adj B1
Something you can see or related to eyesight and the sense of vision.
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Your /jɔr/adj A1
Shows that something belongs to you or the person you are talking to.
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Yummy /ˈjʌmi/adj A2
Tasting very good and delicious, especially used informally in casual conversation about food.
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Zealous /ˈzɛləs/adj B1
Very enthusiastic and dedicated about something; doing something with a lot of energy and passion.
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Acute /əˈkjuːt/adj B2
Acute describes a sudden, serious illness or health problem that does not last long. It can also describe someone who has sharp perception or understanding.
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Adequate /ˈædɪkwət/adj B2
Good enough for what you need. Not great, but it does the job.
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Altruistic /ælˈtruːɪstɪk/adj C1
Caring about what helps other people more than what benefits yourself personally
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Analogous /əˈnæləɡəs/adj C1
Similar in some important way, even though the things themselves are different. Two things that work the same way or have the same role but come from different sources.
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Antiquated /ænˈtɪkweɪtɪd/adj C1
Something so old and outdated that it doesn't work well with modern systems or practices anymore. Really old-fashioned.
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Arduous /ˈɑːrdjuəs/adj C1
Very difficult and tiring; requires a lot of hard work, determination, and effort to complete.
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Articulate /ɑrˈtɪkjələt/adj C1
Someone who can speak clearly and express their ideas well, using language effectively to communicate meaning.
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Astounding /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/adj C1
So impressive and surprising that it makes you feel amazed and impressed. Used for achievements or discoveries that are unexpectedly great.
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Astute /əˈstjuːt/adj C1
Very smart and quick to notice and understand things correctly. Someone who sees the truth in situations accurately and fast.
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Beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfl/adj A1
Something that looks very attractive and pleasant to see.
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Boundless /ˈbaʊndləs/adj C1
Having no limits or edges; endless and infinite. When something seems to go on forever without stopping or being contained.
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Capricious /kəˈprɪʃəs/adj C1
Someone or something that changes quickly and unexpectedly, often for emotional reasons.
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Circumspect /ˈsɜːkəmspekt/adj C1
Thinking carefully about what could happen before you do something; being very thoughtful about possible problems.
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Conducive /kənˈdjuːsɪv/adj C1
Something that helps create the right conditions for something to happen. It makes something likely or possible.
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Conspicuous /kənˈspɪkjuəs/adj C1
Easy to see or notice; very obvious; attracting attention.
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Copious /ˈkoʊpiəs/adj C1
A lot of something; plenty of it. Very generous in amount.
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Cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/adj C1
Clever and skillful at deceiving others; able to get what you want through clever tricks and planning.
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Cursory /ˈkɜːrsəri/adj C1
Done too quickly and without enough care or thought; not thorough or complete.
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Cutting-edge /ˈkʌtɪŋˌɛdʒ/adj C1
The newest, most advanced, and most modern version of something. Using the latest technology or techniques available right now.
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Dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/adj A1
Something that can hurt you or cause harm.
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Daunting /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/adj C1
Something so difficult or frightening that it makes you lose confidence. It seems too hard to face.
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Deductible /dɪˈdʌktɪbəl/adj C1
Something that can be subtracted from your income to reduce your taxes. A qualifying expense that the government allows you to deduct.
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Delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/adj C1
When someone owes money and hasn't paid it by the due date. They're behind on their payments.
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Difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/adj A1
Needing a lot of effort; not easy to do.
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Doleful /ˈdoʊlfəl/adj C1
Full of sadness and gloom; expressing or showing that something is mournful or sorrowful.
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Dubious /ˈdjuːbiəs/adj C1
Something uncertain about or do not trust to be true.
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Eloquent /ˈɛləkwənt/adj C1
Speaking or writing in a convincing way with strong, clear language that moves people emotionally.
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Euphoric /juːˈfɔːrɪk/adj C1
Feeling extremely happy and excited, like you're floating on clouds.
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Exhaustible /ɪɡˈzɔːstəbl/adj C2
Something that can eventually run out or be used up completely. It has a limited amount.
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Exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/adj C1
Extremely beautiful or perfectly made; showing great care and skill in detail.
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Fastidious /fæˈstɪdiəs/adj C1
Someone who is fastidious dislikes mess or disorder and wants everything perfectly clean and arranged; sometimes seen as overly fussy.
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Fluent /ˈfluːənt/adj C1
Speaking or writing smoothly and easily, without stopping or struggling for words.
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Frugal /ˈfruːɡəl/adj B2
Frugal means spending money carefully and not buying things you don't need. It describes a lifestyle of simple, modest living.
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Gleeful /ˈɡliːfəl/adj C1
Feeling or showing very happy and excited emotions in an open, noticeable way.
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Haughty /ˈhɔːti/adj C1
Showing excessive pride and acting superior to others; contemptuous of people you see as beneath you.
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Humanitarian /ˌhjuːmænɪˈteəriən/adj C1
Focused on helping people and easing human suffering, especially during crises or emergencies.
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In-vogue /ɪn ˈvoʊɡ/adj C1
Something that is very fashionable and widely accepted right now, especially among educated or high-society people. It is the style or approach that everyone respects and follows.
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Industrial /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/adj B1
Connected with factories, machinery, and the production of goods rather than farming or services.
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Inexhaustible /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbl/adj C2
Something that will never run out or be used up. It seems endless or renewable, no matter how much you use it.
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Insightful /ɪnˈsaɪtfəl/adj C1
Able to understand the real meaning or truth behind something; seeing into the heart of a problem or situation in a meaningful way.
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Intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/adj C1
Something understood or known without needing logical thinking.
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Jocular /ˈdʒɒkjələr/adj C1
Joking around and funny in a friendly way
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Jubilant /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/adj C1
Very happy and celebrating because of a success or good news.
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Judicious /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/adj C1
Careful and wise in making decisions
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Laborious /ləˈbɔːriəs/adj C1
Requires a lot of time and effort; slow and tedious work that is tiring and hard to do.
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Lucid /ˈluːsɪd/adj C1
Easy to understand because it is clear and logically well-organized without confusing language.
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Magnanimous /mæɡˈnænɪməs/adj C1
When someone is generous enough to forgive others or show mercy, especially when they have power.
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Meticulous /məˈtɪkjələs/adj C1
Someone who is meticulous takes great care to do things correctly and completely, noticing even small details.
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Multifaceted /ˌmʌltiˈfæsɪtɪd/adj C1
Something with many different parts, sides, or ways of looking at it. Not simple or one-dimensional.
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Mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/adj C1
Ordinary, common, or dull; not special or interesting.
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Neural /ˈnjʊərəl/adj B2
Connected to how nerves or brain networks work, including computer systems built like brains.
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Neutral /ˈnjuːtrəl/adj B2
Not taking sides. Staying fair and equal to both people or groups. Not favoring one over the other.
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Nuanced /ˈnjuːɑːnst/adj C1
Having many small, subtle differences that show careful thinking. Not simple or black-and-white, but complex with many layers.
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Occupational /ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/adj C1
About the type of job someone has or the work they do every day. Related to their profession.
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Open-source /ˌoʊpən ˈsɔːrs/adj B2
Software whose code is available to everyone to view, change, and share freely.
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Outmoded /ˌaʊtˈmoʊdɪd/adj C1
Gone out of fashion or style. Nobody uses or likes this way of doing things anymore. It's been replaced by something newer.
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Outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/adj B2
Very good or impressive. Or something that has not been finished or paid.
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Pansexual /pænˈsɛkʃuəl/adj B2
Feeling attraction to people of all genders. A person who is pansexual can be attracted to anyone.
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Paramount /ˈpærəmaʊnt/adj C1
More important than anything else; having highest rank.
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Particular /pərˈtɪkjələr/adj B1
Specific or special; about one exact thing, not all things in general.
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Peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliər/adj B2
Strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or confusing. It does not fit the normal pattern or expectation.
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Perpetual /pərˈpɛtʃuəl/adj C1
Never stopping; going on forever without end. Something that continues all the time.
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Perspicacious /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəs/adj C2
Able to see and understand things deeply and clearly; having sharp insight into what others might miss. Someone who can read between the lines.
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Pompous /ˈpɒmpəs/adj C1
Using grand or inflated words and manner to seem more important than you are; overly formal and impressive.
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Precarious /prɪˈkɛəriəs/adj C1
Something that is uncertain and could easily fall apart or change; not safe or secure.
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Prudent /ˈpruːdənt/adj C1
Someone who thinks carefully before acting and makes wise choices. They don't take foolish risks.
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Punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/adj C1
Very careful to follow rules and do things exactly right, especially in formal situations.
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Quaint /kweɪnt/adj B2
Something old-fashioned that looks charming or pleasant in a simple way
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Queasy /ˈkwiːzi/adj C1
Feeling sick to your stomach or uneasy and uncertain
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Queer /kwɪə/adj B2
Unusual, strange, or peculiar in a way that seems odd
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Quirky /ˈkwɜːki/adj B2
A little strange or unusual, but in a likeable way
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Religious /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/adj A2
Connected to religion or believing in god and following religious practices.
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Reluctant /rɪˈlʌktənt/adj C1
Not wanting to do something; showing that you do not want to do it.
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Resolute /ˈrezəluːt/adj C1
Something or someone that is very determined and firm in purpose. It shows strong will and doesn't give up easily.
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Resourceful /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/adj C1
Good at finding creative solutions to problems using whatever you have available. Quick-thinking and adaptable.
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Reusable /riˈjuː.zə.bəl/adj B1
Something that can be used again and again instead of being thrown away after one use. Reusable items help reduce waste and protect the environment.
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Robust /roʊˈbʌst/adj B2
Strong and solid; able to handle difficult conditions without breaking or failing. Not fragile or weak.
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Sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/adj C2
Having sharp intelligence and wisdom. Able to understand situations deeply and make smart decisions. Often used for serious or important matters.
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Scrupulous /ˈskruːpjuləs/adj C1
Honest and careful about doing the right thing, even when it is difficult or costs you something.
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Singular /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/adj C1
Very unusual, remarkable, or impressive in a striking way. Something that stands out because it is exceptional or one-of-a-kind.
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Spurious /ˈspjʊriəs/adj C2
Fake or false; appears to be real but is actually false or based on bad reasoning. Not genuine or authentic.
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Strenuous /ˈstrɛnjuəs/adj C1
Requires a lot of physical effort and energy; exhausting and demanding; vigorous and intense.
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Sublime /səˈblaɪm/adj C1
Extremely beautiful or impressive in a way that affects you deeply and emotionally.
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Substandard /ˌsʌbˈstændərd/adj C1
Not good enough compared to what is expected or required. It does not meet the necessary standard.
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Succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/adj C1
Short and clear, with no extra or wasted words; saying everything important briefly.
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Superficial /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl/adj C1
Something that is only on the outside and doesn't go deep; not thorough or complete.
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Supine /suːˈpaɪn/adj C1
Lying flat on your back facing up. Can also mean weak and not fighting back.
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Taut /tɔːt/adj B1
Pulled very tight without any slack or loose parts.
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Tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/adj C1
Never giving up on your goals or beliefs, even when things are difficult. Holding on tightly and staying committed for a long time.
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Tenuous /ˈten.ju.əs/adj C1
Very weak or fragile; not strong or solid; difficult to believe or trust.
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Tremendous /trəˈmɛndəs/adj B1
Extremely big or very good; amazing in size or quality.
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Turquoise /ˈtɜːr.kwoɪz/adj A2
A bright blue-green color like tropical ocean water or the sky in paradise
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Ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj C1
Something that is found or exists in almost every place.
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Ulterior /ʌlˈtɪəriər/adj C1
A secret or hidden reason for doing something not obvious.
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Unanimous /juːˈnænɪməs/adj C1
Everyone agrees completely. There is no one who disagrees or has a different opinion. Total agreement from all people involved.
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Unconventional /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/adj C1
Different from what most people do or expect. Breaking from normal traditions or methods.
How to Use Adjectives Containing "U"
Adjectives containing "U" let you describe nouns with precision. Use comparative forms ("-er than" or "more …") when comparing two things, and superlative forms ("the …-est" or "the most …") when ranking three or more. Short adjectives usually take "-er/-est"; longer ones use "more/most". Several adjectives in this list are also gradable — modify them with "very", "quite", or "extremely" to fine-tune meaning.
Longest Adjective Containing "U"
Lacking a common standard for comparison; unable to be measured by the same criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adjectives Containing "U"
- How many adjectives containing "U"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 297 adjectives containing "U", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common adjectives containing "U"?
- Some of the most frequent adjectives containing "U" include FAMOUS, FAVOURITE, FULL, NATURAL, OBVIOUS. These appear in everyday English and are useful for both beginners (A1-A2) and intermediate learners.
- What is adjective?
- An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, telling us about its qualities, quantity, or condition. Adjectives usually appear before the noun or after a linking verb.
- What is the longest adjective containing "U"?
- The longest adjective containing "U" in our dictionary is "INCOMMENSURABLE" (15 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.