UN-


Meaning of UN- in English

un- /ʌn/ BrE AmE prefix

[ Sense 1: Language: Old English ]

[ Sense 2: Language: Old English ; Origin: un- , on- , from and- 'against' ]

1 . [in adjectives, adverbs, and nouns] used to show a negative, a lack, or an opposite SYN not :

unfair

unhappy

unfortunately

uncertainty

2 . [in verbs] used to show an opposite of a particular action:

to undress (=to take your clothes off)

Have you unpacked yet (=taken your things out of your suitcase) ?

I heard Lila unlock the front door.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.