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un|flat|ter|ing /ʌnflæ tər I ŋ/ ADJ If you describe something as unflattering , you mean that it makes a person or thing seem less attractive than they really are. □  He depicted the town's respectable families in an unflattering light. □  The knee-length dresses were unflattering and ugly.

un|flinch|ing /ʌ nfl I ntʃ I ŋ/ ADJ You can use unflinching in expressions such as unflinching honesty and unflinching support to indicate that a good quality which someone has is strong and steady, and never weakens. □  The battalions continued to advance with unflinching courage. ●  un|flinch|ing|ly ADV □  They were unflinchingly loyal to their friends.

un|fo|cused /ʌ nfoʊ kəst/ also unfocussed

1 ADJ If someone's eyes are unfocused , they are open, but not looking at anything. □  Her eyes were unfocused, as if she were staring inside at her memories of the day. □  …his unfocused gaze.

2 ADJ If you describe someone's feelings or plans as unfocused , you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be clearly formed or have any clear purpose. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  But for now, she is in the grip of a blind, unfocused anger. □  It is not perhaps surprising that the administration now appears so indecisive and unfocused.

un|fold /ʌ nfoʊ ld/ (unfolds , unfolding , unfolded )

1 VERB If a situation unfolds , it develops and becomes known or understood. □ [V ] The outcome depends on conditions as well as how events unfold.

2 VERB If a story unfolds or if someone unfolds it, it is told to someone else. □ [V ] Don's story unfolded as the cruise got under way. □ [V n] Mr Wills unfolds his story with evident enjoyment.

3 VERB If someone unfolds something which has been folded or if it unfolds , it is opened out and becomes flat. □ [V n] He quickly unfolded the blankets and spread them on the mattress. □ [V ] When the bird lifts off into flight, its wings unfold to an impressive six-foot span.

un|fol|low /ʌ nfɒ loʊ/ (unfollows , unfollowing , unfollowed ) VERB If you unfollow someone, you choose to stop seeing messages and pictures that they post on a social media website. □ [V n + on ] The first step in erasing him from her life was to unfollow him on Instagram. □ [V n] If you don't like my tweets, just unfollow me.

un|fore|see|able /ʌ nfɔː ^r siː əb ^ə l/ ADJ An unforeseeable problem or unpleasant event is one which you did not expect and could not have predicted. □  This is such an unforeseeable situation that anything could happen.

un|fore|seen /ʌ nfə ^r siː n/ ADJ If something that has happened was unforeseen , it was not expected to happen or known about beforehand. □  Radiation may damage cells in a way that was previously unforeseen. □  Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled.

un|for|get|table /ʌ nfə ^r ge təb ^ə l/ ADJ If you describe something as unforgettable , you mean that it is, for example, extremely beautiful, enjoyable, or unusual, so that you remember it for a long time. You can also refer to extremely unpleasant things as unforgettable . □  A visit to the Museum is an unforgettable experience. □  …the leisure activities that will make your holiday unforgettable. ●  un|for|get|tably /ʌ nfə ^r ge təbli/ ADV □  …an unforgettably unique performer.