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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

uncouthly

IPA: /ʌnˈkuːθli/

KK: /ʌnˈkuːθli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is rude, awkward, or lacking good manners.

Example: He spoke uncouthly at the dinner party, making everyone uncomfortable.

uncouthness

IPA: //ʌnˈkuːθnəs//

KK: /ʌnˈkuːθnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being rude, awkward, or lacking good manners.

Example: His uncouthness made it difficult for him to fit in at social gatherings.

uncritical

IPA: //ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl//

KK: /ʌnˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Not showing careful judgment or analysis; accepting things without questioning or evaluating them.

Example: Her uncritical acceptance of the information led to misunderstandings.

unctuous

IPA: /ˈʌŋk.tʃəs/

KK: /ʌŋkʧuəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a smooth, greasy texture or an overly flattering manner that may seem insincere.

Example: The salesperson's unctuous compliments made me feel uncomfortable and suspicious.

unctuously

IPA: /ʌŋkˈtʃuəsli/

KK: /ʌŋkˈtʃuəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is overly flattering or ingratiating, often to the point of being insincere.

Example: He spoke unctuously, trying to win her favor with his exaggerated compliments.

unctuousness

IPA: /ʌŋkˈtʃuːs.nəs/

KK: /ʌŋkʧuəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being excessively flattering or ingratiating, often in a way that is insincere or oily.

Example: His unctuousness made it hard to trust his compliments.

uncurable

IPA: //ʌnˈkjʊərəbl//

KK: /ʌnˈkjʊrəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be cured or healed; a condition that cannot be treated successfully.

Example: The doctor explained that the disease was uncureable and required ongoing management.

undaunted

IPA: //ʌnˈdɔːntɪd//

KK: /ʌnˈdɔntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Not feeling afraid or discouraged, especially when facing difficulties or danger.

Example: She remained undaunted by the challenges ahead of her.

undebatable

IPA: //ʌnˈdɪːbeɪtəbl//

KK: /ʌnˈdɪːbeɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that cannot be argued against or questioned; it is accepted as true or certain.

Example: The evidence presented in court was undebatable, leading to a quick verdict.

undeceive

IPA: /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

KK: /ʌnˈdɪːsiv/

transitive verb

Definition: To help someone see the truth by removing their false beliefs or misunderstandings.

Example: She tried to undeceive him about the reality of the situation.

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