Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'U'

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undiluted adjective C1 literary/scientific • synonyms: pure, unfiltered, intense • undiluted joy/grief/honesty; undiluted acid/juice/solution • freq in AmE: 4/10 This is undiluted lemon juice — very sour! \| 2. He spoke with undiluted honesty, even when it hurt. start learning		czysty (np. uczucie), nierozcieńczony, niezmieszany (o płynie) not mixed with anything else; pure, full-strength, or unmodified in form, intensity, or effect To nieskażony sok z cytryny — bardzo kwaśny! \| 2. Mówił z pełną szczerością, nawet jeśli bolało.
unrecognizable adjective C1 • synonyms: altered, distorted, transformed • unrecognizable face / voice / city / version of oneself • freq in AmE: 5/10 After the accident, his face was nearly unrecognizable. start learning		nierozpoznawalny, nie do poznania, zmieniony nie do poznania not able to be identified or acknowledged due to significant change, damage, or distortion — often used for people, places, voices, or situations Po wypadku jego twarz była niemal nie do poznania.
unrefuted adjective C2 • synonyms: unchallenged, uncontested, unopposed • unrefuted claim / unrefuted theory / unrefuted evidence • freq in AmE: 3/10 The theory stood unrefuted for decades. \| 2. She presented unrefuted evidence of misconduct. start learning		niewzruszony, niedający się podważyć, niezakwestionowany not disproven, denied, or successfully challenged; remaining accepted or uncontested due to lack of counterargument or evidence Teoria pozostawała niezakwestionowana przez dekady. \| 2. Przedstawiła niepodważone dowody niewłaściwego postępowania.
unsettling place collocation with unsettling adjective C1 • synonyms: eerie place, disturbing location, tense setting • an unsettling place to visit; strangely unsettling place; emotionally unsettling place • freq in AmE: 5/10 The abandoned hospital was an unsettling place. \| 2. She found the silence of the forest strangely unsettling. start learning		niepokojące miejsce, miejsce wywołujące dyskomfort lub napięcie a location that evokes discomfort, unease, or psychological tension; often eerie, disturbing, or emotionally disorienting Opuszczony szpital był niepokojącym miejscem. \| 2. Cisza w lesie była dziwnie niepokojąca.
untrammeled adjective [literary ] C2 • synonyms: unrestricted, uninhibited, unrestrained • untrammeled nature/freedom/imagination/ambition; untrammeled by rules/tradition/authority • freq in AmE: 4/10 Her imagination was untrammeled by convention. start learning		nieograniczony, nieskrępowany, nieposkromiony not restricted, limited, or restrained in any way; free, uninhibited, often used to describe nature, thought, ambition, or movement that flows without obstruction Jej wyobraźnia była nieskrępowana konwencją.
unambiguous adjective C2 formal • synonyms: clear, explicit, unequivocal • unambiguous statement/answer/instructions/message/terms; unambiguous support/refusal/intent • freq in AmE: 5/10 She gave an unambiguous answer: no. start learning		jednoznaczny, bezsprzeczny, niepozostawiający wątpliwości expressed in a clear and direct way, leaving no room for doubt, confusion, or multiple interpretations Udzieliła wyraźnej odpowiedzi: nie.
unreasonable adjective C1 • synonyms: excessive, absurd, disproportionate • unreasonable demand/price/expectation; be unreasonable about something • unreasonable to expect/assume/ask *• freq in AmE: 7/10 It’s unreasonable to expect them to work overtime every day. \| 2. The price they quoted was completely unreasonable. start learning		nierozsądny, niedorzeczny, wygórowany not fair or acceptable; going beyond what is appropriate, sensible, or justified in a given context To nierozsądne oczekiwać, że będą pracować codziennie po godzinach. \| 2. Cena, którą podali, była całkowicie wygórowana.
unabashedly adverb [C1 ] • synonyms: boldly, openly, shamelessly • speak/act/love unabashedly; unabashedly honest/proud/emotional; express oneself unabashedly • freq in AmE: 4/10 She spoke unabashedly about her failures and dreams. start learning		bezwstydnie, otwarcie, bez skrępowania in a way that shows no embarrassment, shame, or hesitation; openly and confidently, especially when expressing feelings, opinions, or identity Mówiła o swoich porażkach i marzeniach bez skrępowania.
up-and-coming adjective C2 (informal) • synonyms: promising, rising, emerging, breakout • up-and-coming artist/singer/designer/neighborhood; support/discover/promote; buzz/future star/trend • freq in AmE: 6/10 This actor is up-and-coming. He plays perfectly. \| 2. Is this musician up-and-coming? start learning		dobrze zapowiadający się, dobrze rokujący, obiecujący likely to become successful or popular soon; showing signs of rising prominence or potential To dobrze zapowiadający się aktor. On gra perfekcyjnie. \| 2. Czy to dobrze zapowiadający się muzyk?
up-and-coming singer collocation with up-and-coming adjective C2 (music, informal) • synonyms: rising star, emerging artist, breakout singer • up-and-coming singer in scene/genre; promote/discover/support; debut/buzz/breakthrough • freq in AmE: 6/10 She’s an up-and-coming singer in the indie pop scene. start learning		wschodząca gwiazda, obiecujący wokalista/wokalistka a singer who is gaining recognition and popularity, showing promise of future success but not yet fully established Jest wschodzącą gwiazdą sceny indie pop.
unsurpassed adjective C2 formal • synonyms: unmatched, peerless, unequalled, second to none • unsurpassed excellence/beauty/mastery/achievement/precision • freq in AmE: 4/10 The novel’s emotional depth remains unsurpassed to this day. \| 2. He achieved a level of precision that was unsurpassed by his peers. start learning		niedościgniony, niezrównany, bezkonkurencyjny better or greater than anyone or anything else; not exceeded in quality, achievement, or excellence Głębia emocjonalna tej powieści do dziś pozostaje niezrównana. \| 2. Osiągnął poziom precyzji, który był bezkonkurencyjny wśród jego rówieśników.
undiminished adjective C2 formal • synonyms: unweakened, persistent, unabated • remain/stay undiminished; undiminished passion/threat/beauty/conviction • freq in AmE: 4/10 A hundred years after his death, his influence remains undiminished. start learning		niesłabnący, nieosłabiony, niezmniejszony not reduced, weakened, or lessened in strength, intensity, or value — often used to emphasize persistence or enduring quality Sto lat po jego śmierci jego wpływ pozostaje niezmienny.
untapped adjective C1 • synonyms: unused, unexploited, hidden, dormant, undeveloped • untapped potential/resources/markets/opportunities/talent • freq in AmE: 8/10 The country has vast untapped natural resources. \| 2. Her talent remained untapped for many years. start learning		niewykorzystany, nieeksploatowany, nieuruchomiony (np. zasoby, potencjał, rynek) (of resources, potential, or markets) not yet used or taken advantage of; existing but not exploited or developed Kraj posiada ogromne, niewykorzystane zasoby naturalne. \| 2. Jej talent przez wiele lat pozostawał niewykorzystany.
untapped human potential collocation with untapped adjective C1 • synonyms: latent talent, unused capacity, hidden strengths • unlock/invest in/recognize untapped human potential; untapped potential in youth/workforce/communities • freq in AmE: 6/10 Education is key to activating untapped human potential. \| 2. Many organizations fail to recognize the untapped human potential within their teams. start learning		niewykorzystany potencjał ludzki, ukryte możliwości człowieka the abilities, talents, or capacities within individuals or groups that have not yet been discovered, developed, or utilized Edukacja jest kluczem do aktywacji niewykorzystanego potencjału człowieka. \| 2. Wiele organizacji nie dostrzega ukrytego potencjału swoich pracowników.
unattainable adjective [not gradable ] C1 formal, reflective, poetic, philosophical • synonyms: unreachable, elusive, impossible • unattainable goal/dream/ideal/perfection; feel/remain unattainable; chase the unattainable • freq in AmE: 5/10 True perfection is often unattainable. \| 2. For many, home ownership feels unattainable. start learning		nieosiągalny, niedostępny (cel, ideał, marzenie) impossible to achieve, reach, or obtain — often used for goals, ideals, standards, or desires that lie beyond realistic possibility Prawdziwa doskonałość jest często nieosiągalna. \| 2. Dla wielu własne mieszkanie wydaje się nieosiągalne.
unbeknownst to someone phrase with unbeknownst adverb C1 formal/literary (also unbeknown to someone) • synonyms: without someone knowing, secretly, unbeknown to • unbeknownst to the public/board/family; events unfolding unbeknownst to someone • freq in AmE: 4/10 Unbeknownst to her, the surprise party was already planned. \| 2. The decision had been made unbeknownst to the board. start learning		nieświadomie; bez czyjejś wiedzy without someone’s knowledge; happening or existing without the person being aware of it Nie wiedziała, że przyjęcie-niespodzianka zostało już zaplanowane. \| 2. Decyzję podjęto poza wiedzą zarządu.
unbeknownst adverb C1 formal/literary (also unbeknown)• synonyms: secretly, unknowingly, covertly • unbeknownst, the event unfolded; unbeknownst to the public/board/me; actions taken unbeknownst; influence exerted unbeknownst • freq in AmE: 3/10 The plan was set in motion, unbeknownst to the public. start learning		nieświadomie; poza czyjąś wiedzą; w ukryciu without being known or noticed; in a way that is hidden from awareness or knowledge Plan został uruchomiony, nieświadomie dla opinii publicznej.
unbeknownst to me phrase with unbeknownst adverb C1 formal/literary (also unbeknown to me) • synonyms: without my knowing, secretly, unknown to me • unbeknownst to me, X happened; events unfolding unbeknownst to me; decisions made unbeknownst to me • freq in AmE: 4/10 Unbeknownst to me, they had already made the decision. start learning		nieświadomie dla mnie; bez mojej wiedzy; poza moją świadomością without my knowledge; something that happened or existed without me being aware of it Bez mojej wiedzy decyzja już została podjęta.

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