Old English · prefix
un-
not
Forms
- un-
Origin
Proto-Germanic *un-, from reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *n̥-, ‘not.’
Note
The identical-looking prefix that reverses an action has a different history.
Words sharing this root
undyingLasting forever without fading.unevenNot consistently level or balanced.ungainlyAwkward or lacking grace in movement or shape.unkindLacking kindness or consideration for others.unripeNot yet ripe or fully mature.unsaidNot expressed in words.unshornNot cut, clipped, or shaved.untrueNot in agreement with the facts.untruthThe quality of being false, or a false statement.unweariednot tired or weakened by effortunwillingNot wanting or agreeing to do something.unwiseShowing a lack of good judgment.unwittingNot aware of the facts or their significance.