Opposite Meanings
Feelings/ Emotions
Prefix un-
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100

The word for when something is "not common".

Uncommon

100

The word for when you are "not pleased" with something.

unhappy

100
The prefix un- means
not or the opposite
100

The thing you do to a knot to make it "not tied".

untie

100

The word for when you "cannot do" something.

unable

200

The word for when a person is "not known".

unknown

200

The word for when you are "not sure" about something."

unsure

200
What is the base/root word in undone
done
200

The word for dishes that are "not clean".

unclean

200

The word for when something has "not been used" yet.

unused
300

The word for when a surface is "not even" or "not level."

uneven

300

The word for feeling "not comfortable" in a situation.

uncomfortable

300
Knowing the meaning of the prefix un- helps the reader understand that the word unhappy means.
not happy or the opposite of happy
300

The word for clothes that are "not folded" and need to be put away.

unfolded

300

The word for someone who is "not working" and looking for a job.

unemployed

400

The word for when a structure is "not safe" or "likely to fall".

unstable

400

The word for when something surprises you because it was "not expected".

unexpected

400
Knowing the meaning of the prefix -un helps the reader understand that the word unclear means.
not clear or the opposite of clear
400

The word for a bed that has been slept in and is "not made".

unmade

400

The word for when you are "not paying attention" or "not knowing".

unaware

500

The word for when a decision is "not fair" or "not justified."

unjust

500

The word for when someone is "not friendly" or keeps to themselves.

unfriendly

500
Why is the prefix known as the "Negative Nancy"
It changes the meaning to be negative or the opposite of
500

The word for when the refrigerator is empty and "not packed" with food.

unpacked
500

The word for a situation that is "not possible" .

impossible or undoable

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