Synonyms: Words Starting with "U"

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Below is a list of 5 words starting with the letter "U", along with their synonyms. Practicing these will help you improve your vocabulary, making your speech or writing more varied and interesting.

Word Definition, Synonyms, and Example Sentences

  1. Uncouth (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
    2. Synonyms: Rude, Crude, Unrefined, Impolite
    3. Use of Uncouth in Sentence:
      1. His uncouth behavior at the dinner table embarrassed everyone.
      2. She was shocked by his uncouth remarks during the meeting.

  2. Utterly (Adverb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Completely or fully, to the highest degree.
    2. Synonyms: Completely, Totally, Absolutely, Wholly
    3. Use of Utterly in Sentence:
      1. She was utterly shocked by the news of her promotion.
      2. The movie was utterly disappointing, not living up to expectations.

  3. Umbrage (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Offense or annoyance, often taken from a perceived slight.
    2. Synonyms: Offense, Displeasure, Resentment, Anger
    3. Use of Umbrage in Sentence:
      1. She took umbrage at his comment about her work.
      2. His remark caused umbrage among the staff.

  4. Urchin (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A poor or mischievous child, often living on the streets.
    2. Synonyms: Ragamuffin, Street child, Waif, Scoundrel
    3. Use of Urchin in Sentence:
      1. The urchin ran through the streets, looking for food.
      2. The orphanage took in the homeless urchins who had nowhere to go.

  5. Urge (Verb/Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something.
    2. Synonyms: Encourage, Advocate, Prompt, Impel
    3. Use of Urge in Sentence:
      1. I urge you to reconsider your decision before it's too late.
      2. She had an urge to help the poor animals in the shelter.

List of Words with Synonyms

# Word Synonyms
1 Uncouth Rude, Crude, Unrefined, Impolite
2 Utterly Completely, Totally, Absolutely, Wholly
3 Umbrage Offense, Displeasure, Resentment, Anger
4 Urchin Ragamuffin, Street child, Waif, Scoundrel
5 Urge Encourage, Advocate, Prompt, Impel