un-
Translation
un-, not
Examples
He was unhappy with the result.
He was unhappy with the result.
Can you please unlock the door?
Can you please unlock the door?
Grammar Patterns
un- + ((adjective)) not (adjective) He was unhappy with the result.
un- + ((verb)) reverse of (verb) Can you please unlock the door?
Similar Words
Antonyms (other negative prefixes): in-, im-, il-, ir-, dis-, non-
Etymology
From Old English 'un-', meaning 'not'. It is a common prefix across Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
'Un-' is one of the most common negative prefixes. It attaches to adjectives to mean 'not' and to verbs to mean 'the reverse of'.