Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unbe
Prefix
ʌnˈbiː
Definition
The prefix ‘unbe’ is used to denote the act of reversing or negating the state or quality of something.
Examples
- Unbecoming: The outfit was considered unbecoming for a formal event.
- Unbelievable: His story of winning the lottery was simply unbelievable.
- Unbending: She had an unbending resolve to finish the project on time.
Meaning
It signifies a removal of a certain condition, suggesting that what follows reflects the opposite or absence of what typically would be expected.
Synonyms
- not
- reverse
- opposite
- devoid