UN

Pronunciation: /ˈʌn/

UN (prefix)

  1. Used to show the opposite of a word or to mean 'not'.

Examples

  • The result was unhelpful for the project.
  • The word 'unhappy' means not happy.

Common collocations: unfair treatment, unusual behavior, unwanted attention

Synonyms of UN

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of UN

  • — Indicates repetition or backward movement, opposite of 'un'.