220 Positive Words That Begin with the Letter U

This post holds a list of positive words that start with U.

Unique. Undeniable. Utterly, ubiquitously useful.

U might be one of the rarer letters in the alphabet, but positive words that start with U are abundant. 

Many contain prefixes like “up-” or “un-” which give them versatility in a wide range of settings. What’s more, U words tend to have a certain flair in conversation since they’re less commonly used.

Maybe you’re writing in a journal. Maybe you’re jotting down work notes, putting together scrapbooks or vision boards, or penning love letters to a special someone. 

Whatever your reasons for needing U words that are positive, here are 200+ options for you!

Positive Words That Start with U to Describe a Person

There are a wide range of U words to describe someone positively. They can be used for compliments, thank you cards, poetry, and more.

You can even apply them to yourself if you’re making affirmations! Tell the mirror that you’re undaunted, unparalleled, and unstoppable. 

Say it loudly. Believe in what you’re saying, and your words will have the power to shape your reality.
Here are some great words to inspire yourself and the people around you, including a few short U words.

1. Uplifting
2. Unique
3. Unafraid
4. Ultra
5. Unbeaten
6. Upstanding
7. Underestimated
8. Uber
9. Unbelievable
10. Understanding
11. Uncommon
12. Unadulterated
13. Undefeated
14. Unabashed
15. Upbeat
16. Unequaled
17. Unaffected
18. Ultimate
19. Unhesitating
20. Undisputed
21. Unblemished
22. Unflappable
23. Up-and-comer
24. Unparalleled
25. Unfailing
26. Unstoppable
27. Useful
28. Unshakeable
29. Unfettered
30. Upstanding
31. Unconventional
32. Uncorrupted
33. Unselfish
34. Unbiased
35. Undeniable
36. Undaunted

Positive Action Verbs That Start with Letter U

Adjectives aren’t the only kinds of U words out there. There are also action verbs, and they’re ideal for making plans, setting goals, and mapping out your future. 

Whether you have big career aspirations or humble dreams of health and happiness for your family, you’ll need the right vocabulary to get you in the mindset for success. 

Use these positive “U” words to make an equally positive impact on your lifestyle.

37. Up
38. Use
39. Understand
40. Upgrade
41. Unite
42. Update
43. Usher
44. Uproot
45. Urge
46. Uplift
47. Unionize
48. Utilize
49. Unmask
50. Uphold
51. Unhinge
52. Upsell
53. Unlink
54. Universalize
55. Utter
56. Unban
57. Uprate
58. Uppercut
59. Unbind
60. Upload
61. Urbanize
62. Upreach
63. Unify
64. Unnerve
65. Upend
66. Unseal
67. Usurp
68. Upholster
69. Untwist
70. Unshackle
71. Unclutter

Positive Adjectives Starting with U

Do you need to describe something that isn’t a person? We’ve already talked about nice words beginning with U that can be used as compliments, but some adjectives are better applied to non-living beings.

For example, a universal remote might be convenient, but a universal sister? Someone might be insulted by that description.

Use the following adjectives for ideas, objects, concepts, and story narratives. Bring them to metaphorical life by making use of positive descriptive words that start with U.

72. Unlimited
73. Unforgettable
74. Unconditional
75. Universal
76. Uncomplicated
77. Upcoming
78. Unfaltering
79. Uncontested
80. Up-to-date
81. Uncontrollable
82. Uttermost
83. Upscale
84. Unruffled
85. Unreserved
86. United
87. Unmitigated
88. Uncountable
89. Urgent
90. Unseen
91. Urbane
92. Unfaultable
93. Utile
94. Undamaged
95. Unruly
96. Unspoiled
97. Upturned
98. Utterly
99. Unmistakable
100. Uncritical
101. User-friendly
102. Umami
103. Unusual
104. Unfeigned
105. Utmost
106. Ubiquitous
107. Untouchable

Inspirational Words That Start with U

Some positive U words will be familiar to you. Who hasn’t dreamed of a utopia or collected unicorn figures as a little girl?

On the other hand, some inspiring words that start with U might be new to you. If you’ve never seen an uraeus, for example, you might not realize that it describes the cobra-like figure sewn into the headdresses of ancient Egyptian rulers.

Here are just a few inspiring words that start with U. Ranging from the everyday to the strange and the exotic, they all deserve a second look!

108. Universe
109. Utopia
110. Urban
111. Upright
112. Unquestionable
113. Unimpeded
114. Uraeus
115. Unassuming
116. Upside
117. Unreal
118. Ultima
119. Unassailable
120. Utility
121. Undivided
122. Unrelenting
123. Unabated
124. Unisex
125. Unpretentious
126. Upper
127. Unctuous
128. Unbidden
129. Uptown
130. Untiring
131. Ulster
132. Undiminished
133. Upkeep
134. Ultimatum
135. Unit
136. Uninterrupted
137. Unaccountable
138. Usability
139. Ulterior
140. Uberty
141. Untypical
142. Union
143. Unicorn
144. Until

Words of Encouragement That Start with the Letter U

Everyone needs a pick-me-up now and then. Fortunately, there are many kind words beginning with U that you can use for mantras, Thinking of You cards, gratitude journals, and other expressions of your thoughts and feelings.

Remember that the goal is encouragement! You want to lift yourself—and others—out of dark places and into happier ones. 

Your mindset is what shapes your mood, so how you describe things will often double as how you feel things.

To make sure that those descriptions are positive, here are just a few inspiring and empowering U words to bring you out of a funk.

145. Upswing
146. Untapped
147. Upskill
148. Unrecognizable
149. Ultra-high
150. Unwavering
151. Uproar
152. Unheard-of
153. Umber
154. Unsurpassed
155. Unbridled
156. Unction
157. Undoubted
158. Uncanny
159. Unyielding
160. Ultraviolet
161. Unarguable
162. Ursa
163. Umbra
164. Unshaken
165. Unibody
166. Unconquered
167. Uproad
168. Understated
169. Undergrad
170. Updo
171. Unapologetic
172. Upliftment
173. Unvarnished
174. Unanticipated
175. Utilitarian
176. University

Positive Words That Start With Un

“Un-” is literally a prefix that means “not,” but it doesn’t have to create a negative word. In fact, many positive words beginning with U start with “un-” as well. 

Think about living an unfettered life with unflagging enthusiasm and unrestricted borders. Think about unwinding after a long day by unloading your burdens with a loved one.

Even seemingly negative words can be used in positive contexts if you’re willing to get creative. 

Unbalance your doubts and fears! Let your opponents underestimate you! Undo the damage of past experiences by focusing on a brighter tomorrow!

You’ve already seen a few “un-“s in our collection of positive U words, but here are even more. They’re endless, especially when you think outside of the box with their usage.

177. Unleash
178. Unveil
179. Underestimate
180. Unequivocal
181. Unanimous
182. Undergo
183. Unimpeachable
184. Unload
185. Unwind
186. Unpack
187. Unearth
188. Unbalance
189. Unanchor
190. Unburden
191. Underscore
192. Unfetter
193. Uncork
194. Underwrite
195. Unlock
196. Underline
197. Untie
198. Uncontestable
199. Unfurl
200. Unattached
201. Unambiguous
202. Unfold
203. Unalloyed
204. Undo
205. Undefiled
206. Unseat
207. Ungrudging
208. Unrestricted
209. Unaffecting
210. Unravel
211. Untangle
212. Unerring
213. Undertake
214. Unwrapped
215. Unflagging
216. Uncover
217. Unencumbered
218. Understandable
219. Unfearing
220. Unbroken            

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