11-letter words containing f, u, n, s
- subfraction — Mathematics. a number usually expressed in the form a/b. a ratio of algebraic quantities similarly expressed.
- subfreezing — below the freezing point.
- subinfluent — an organism that has a lesser effect than an influent on the ecological processes within a community.
- sufficiency — the state or fact of being sufficient; adequacy.
- suffixation — Grammar. an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly.
- suffocation — to kill by preventing the access of air to the blood through the lungs or analogous organs, as gills; strangle.
- sulfonamide — sulfa drug.
- sulfonation — the process of attaching the sulfonic acid group, –SO 3 H, directly to carbon in an organic compound.
- sulfuration — to combine, treat, or impregnate with sulfur, the fumes of burning sulfur, etc.
- sunk relief — cavo-relievo.
- superinfect — to infect further with an additional infection
- superrefine — to refine to an advanced degree
- surfcasting — the act, technique, or sport of fishing by casting from the shoreline into the sea, usually using heavy-duty tackle.
- surgeonfish — any tropical, coral-reef fish of the family Acanthuridae, with one or more sharp spines near the base of the tail fin.
- suspenseful — a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.
- tactfulness — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- tanniferous — containing much tannin; yielding tannin.
- tea infuser — mesh ball for straining tea leaves
- teaspoonful — the amount a teaspoon can hold.
- transfigure — to change in outward form or appearance; transform.
- transfusion — the act or process of transfusing.
- unbashfully — uncomfortably diffident and easily embarrassed; shy; timid.
- unconfessed — not admitted
- undefensive — serving to defend; protective: defensive armament.
- unfashioned — not fashioned or made; not formed
- unfinishing — the act of leaving unfinished
- unfixedness — the state of being unfixed
- unflustered — not flustered
- unfrivolous — not frivolous
- unfurnished — to supply (a house, room, etc.) with necessary furniture, carpets, appliances, etc.
- unjustified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
- unoffensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- unofficious — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
- unprofessed — not professed, not openly declared
- unrefreshed — not refreshed or rejuvenated; fatigued
- unrefusable — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- unreposeful — characterized by a lack of repose or rest
- unresentful — not resentful; not characterized by resentment; forgiving
- unsatisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- unselfishly — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
- unsoftening — not softening
- unspecified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- unsteadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- unstressful — full of stress or tension: the stressful days before a war.
- up to snuff — to draw in through the nose by inhaling.
- uriniferous — conveying urine.
- wakefulness — unable to sleep; not sleeping; indisposed to sleep: Excitement made the children wakeful.
- willfulness — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
- windsurfing — a form of sailing in which a flexible sail, free to move in any direction, is mounted on a surfboard and the craft guided by the standing rider.
- wishfulness — The state or quality of being wishful; sometimes specifically wishful thinking.