IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌsɛkrəˌtɛri/
Definition: A person who works as a junior secretary, usually in a government or organization, and reports to a higher-ranking official.
Example: The undersecretary attended the meeting to discuss new policies.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsɜrvd/
KK: /ʌndərˈsɜrvd/
Definition: Describing groups of people or areas that do not receive enough services or support, often due to economic or social disadvantages.
Example: Many underserved communities lack access to basic healthcare and education.
Definition: To provide insufficient service or support to a group or area.
Example: Many communities feel underserved by the healthcare system.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/
KK: /ʌndərˈsteɪt/
Definition: To express something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is.
Example: He tends to understate his achievements, making them seem less impressive than they actually are.
Definition: To say something in a way that makes it seem less important or serious than it really is.
Example: He tends to understate his achievements during interviews.
IPA: /ˌʌndərˈtækst/
KK: /ʌndərˈtækst/
Definition: Describes a situation where someone or something is paying less tax than they should be, often resulting in a lower financial contribution to public services.
Example: Many wealthy individuals are considered undertaxed due to loopholes in the tax system.
IPA: /ˈʌndərˌθroʊ/
KK: /ˈʌndərˌθroʊ/
Definition: To throw a ball or pass that does not reach the intended target, often used in sports like football.
Example: The quarterback underthrew the ball, causing it to fall short of the receiver.
IPA: /ˌʌnˈdɪɡnɪteɪd/
KK: /ʌnˈdɪɡneɪtɪd/
Definition: Not assigned or specified for a particular purpose or role.
Example: The area was left undesignated for future development.
IPA: /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəˌbɪlɪti/
KK: /ʌndɪˈzaɪərəbɪlɪti/
Definition: The quality or state of being not wanted or not liked.
Example: The undesirability of the location made it hard to sell the house.
IPA: /ˌʌnˈdɪpləˌmætɪk/
KK: /ʌnˈdɪpləˌmætɪk/
Definition: Not showing the ability to deal with sensitive matters in a tactful way; lacking in diplomacy or tact.
Example: His undiplomatic remarks during the meeting upset many of the attendees.
IPA: /ˌʌndɪsˈkloʊzd/
KK: /ʌndɪsˈkloʊzd/
Definition: Not revealed or made known to others; kept secret.
Example: The company made an undisclosed amount of money from the sale.
IPA: /ˌʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd/
KK: /ʌndɪˈspjuːtɪd/
Definition: Something that is accepted by everyone and not questioned or challenged.
Example: He is the undisputed champion of the tournament.
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