Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Not favorable or likely to lead to success; often used to describe situations or conditions that are not promising.

Example: The weather was unpropitious for our picnic, so we decided to stay indoors.

Definition: Not successful or wealthy; lacking in prosperity.

Example: The unprosperous town struggled to attract new businesses.

Definition: Something that has not been shown to be true or valid through evidence or testing.

Example: The theory remains unproved despite many experiments.

Definition: Something that has not been shown to be true or valid through evidence or testing.

Example: The scientist presented an unproven theory that needed further research.

Definition: Something that happens without being caused or triggered by any action or event.

Example: The dog bit him in an unprovoked manner, without any warning.

Definition: Not suitable for being published or made public.

Example: The author's latest work was deemed unpublishable by the editors.

Definition: Something that has not been made available to the public or printed in a book, magazine, or other media.

Example: The author's unpublished manuscript was discovered years after her death.

Definition: Not arriving or happening at the expected or scheduled time.

Example: He is often unpunctual for meetings, which frustrates his colleagues.

Definition: The condition of not being on time or being late.

Example: Her unpunctuality caused her to miss the beginning of the meeting.

Definition: Not having the necessary skills or qualifications for a job or task; also means absolute or unconditional without any limitations.

Example: She was unqualified for the position because she lacked the required experience.