Antonyms: Words Starting with U
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Below is a list of important words starting with U along with their meanings and example sentences.
Word Definition, Antonyms, and Example Sentences
1. Uncouth (Adjective) 🔊
- Meaning: Rude or lacking good manners.
- Antonyms:
Polite, Refined, Cultured, Courteous - Use in Sentence:
- His behavior was uncouth at the party.
- She is very polite to everyone.
2. Utterly (Adverb) 🔊
- Meaning: Completely, totally.
- Antonyms:
Partially, Slightly, Incompletely, Somewhat - Use in Sentence:
- He was utterly amazed by the view.
- She was only partially convinced.
3. Umbrage (Noun) 🔊
- Meaning: Offense or resentment.
- Antonyms:
Pleasure, Delight, Satisfaction, Enjoyment - Use in Sentence:
- He took umbrage at the comment.
- She felt delight at the compliment.
4. Urchin (Noun) 🔊
- Meaning: A mischievous child or street kid.
- Antonyms:
Well-behaved child, Gentleman, Lady, Polite child - Use in Sentence:
- The urchin played in the alley.
- The well-behaved child stayed in school.
5. Urge (Verb/Noun) 🔊
- Meaning: To strongly encourage or push someone to do something.
- Antonyms:
Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Prevent - Use in Sentence:
- I urge you to study daily.
- I discourage him from skipping classes.
List of Words with Antonyms
| # | Word | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uncouth | Polite, Refined, Cultured, Courteous |
| 2 | Utterly | Partially, Slightly, Incompletely, Somewhat |
| 3 | Umbrage | Pleasure, Delight, Satisfaction, Enjoyment |
| 4 | Urchin | Well-behaved child, Gentleman, Lady, Polite child |
| 5 | Urge | Dissuade, Discourage, Deter, Prevent |