The Prefix "un"

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of.' It is used to create words that negate the meaning of the root word.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not happy'?

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Unhappy.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not kind'?

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Unkind.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not successful'?

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Unsuccessful.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not important'?

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Unimportant.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not safe'?

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Unsafe.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not usual'?

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Unusual.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not finished'?

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Unfinished.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not believable'?

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Unbelievable.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-' that means 'not lucky'?

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Unlucky.