Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality or condition of being unpleasant to taste or difficult to accept.

Example: The unpalatability of the dish made it hard for anyone to enjoy the meal.

Definition: Something that is unmatched or has no equal in quality or kind.

Example: Her talent for music is unparalleled, making her stand out among her peers.

Definition: Something that cannot be forgiven or excused.

Example: His actions were considered unpardonable by the community.

Definition: Not following the rules or accepted practices of a parliamentary system.

Example: The speaker ruled the comment as unparliamentary and asked the member to retract it.

Definition: Something that cannot be legally protected by a patent, meaning it cannot be claimed as an invention or exclusive right.

Example: The new idea was deemed unpatentable because it was too similar to existing products.

Definition: Not overly concerned with minor details or rules; relaxed and easygoing in approach.

Example: Her unpedantic style made the lecture enjoyable and accessible to everyone.

Definition: Not able to notice or understand things easily; lacking insight or awareness.

Example: He was often unperceptive to the feelings of others, missing subtle cues in conversations.

Definition: Something that cannot be done or carried out.

Example: The task was deemed unperformable due to its complexity.

Definition: Not able to convince someone or make them believe something.

Example: The speaker's arguments were unpersuasive, and the audience remained unconvinced.

Definition: Calm and not affected by disturbances or worries.

Example: She remained unperturbed despite the chaos around her.