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unaccountable and grotesque

unaffected and undaunted


unapproached and unapproachable


unassuming and unpretending


unchangeable and enduring


unconsciously and innocently


uncouth and barbarous


unctuous and irresistible [trenchant = insincere earnestness]


undeveloped and ignorant


undignified and futile


uneasiness and apprehension


uneducated and inexperienced


unfamiliar and distant


unfettered and vigorous


unforced and unchecked


unfortunate and unparalleled


unfounded and incredible


ungracious and reluctant


unhappiness and discomfort


unique and original


unity and completeness


unjust and ungrateful


unlimited and absolute


unnatural and harmful


unobserved and unsuspected


unobtrusive and tactful


unparalleled and inexhaustible


unpleasant and bewildering


unpopular and unimpressive


unprecedented and objectionable


unpremeditated and heartfelt


unpromising and scanty


unprotected and friendless


unreal and unsubstantial


unreasoning and uncompromising


unrecognized and unrewarded


unseemly and insufferable


unseen and unsuspected


unsmiling and critical


unswerving and unfaltering


unthinking and careless


untutored and infantine


unusual and unexpected


unuttered and unutterable


unwholesome and vile


upright and credible


uproar and confusion


upstart and braggart


urbanity and unction [unction = exaggerated earnestness]


utter and disastrous

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