How Do You Spell UNSAY?

Pronunciation: [ʌnsˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "unsay" is a verb that means to retract or take back something that was previously said. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ʌnˈseɪ/. The first syllable, "un," is pronounced with a short "u" sound followed by an "n" consonant. The second syllable, "say," is pronounced with a long "a" sound followed by a "y" consonant. The spelling of "unsay" follows the general rules of English phonetics, with each letter corresponding to a specific sound.

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UNSAY Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "unsay" refers to the act of retracting or taking back something previously said. It involves revoking a statement or declaring that what was previously expressed is no longer valid or true. The term "unsay" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "to reverse" or "undo," and the verb "say" denoting the act of expressing something verbally or in writing.

    When someone "unsays" a statement, they are essentially denying its validity or admitting that it was a mistake. This could occur when a person realizes that their initial words were incorrect, misleading, offensive, or inappropriate, and they wish to rectify the situation by retracting or retracting their statement. "Unsaid" comments can also be retracted due to changing circumstances, new information, or a reevaluation of one's beliefs or opinions.

    The concept of "unsaying" emphasizes the importance of acknowledging errors, taking responsibility, and correcting oneself. It reveals a willingness to admit fallibility and shows respect for truth and accuracy. In interpersonal communication, this action can help maintain trust and credibility between individuals. Similarly, in public-speaking or written contexts, unsaying a previously stated idea demonstrates and encourages intellectual honesty and accountability.

  2. To retract; to deny something formerly declared.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNSAY

Etymology of UNSAY

The word "unsay" is derived from two elements: "un-" and "say".

The prefix "un-" is a very common prefix in English and is used to negate the meaning of the word it attaches to. In this case, it functions to indicate the reversal or removal of the action of "say".

The word "say" itself comes from the Old English word "sǣg(e)an", which means "to speak" or "to utter". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic language, and related words can be found in other Germanic languages such as Old High German "sagēn" and Old Norse "segja". Over time, the pronunciation and spelling of "sǣg(e)an" evolved into "say" in Modern English.

Similar spelling words for UNSAY

Conjugate verb Unsay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unsaid
you would have unsaid
he/she/it would have unsaid
we would have unsaid
they would have unsaid
I would have unsay
you would have unsay
he/she/it would have unsay
we would have unsay
they would have unsay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unsaying
you would have been unsaying
he/she/it would have been unsaying
we would have been unsaying
they would have been unsaying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unsay
you would unsay
he/she/it would unsay
we would unsay
they would unsay

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unsaying
you would be unsaying
he/she/it would be unsaying
we would be unsaying
they would be unsaying

FUTURE

I will unsay
you will unsay
he/she/it will unsay
we will unsay
they will unsay

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unsaying
you will be unsaying
he/she/it will be unsaying
we will be unsaying
they will be unsaying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unsaid
you will have unsaid
he/she/it will have unsaid
we will have unsaid
they will have unsaid

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unsaying
you will have been unsaying
he/she/it will have been unsaying
we will have been unsaying
they will have been unsaying

IMPERATIVE

you unsay
we let´s unsay

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unsay

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unsaying
you were unsaying
he/she/it was unsaying
we were unsaying
they were unsaying

PAST PARTICIPLE

unsaid

PAST PERFECT

I had unsaid
you had unsaid
he/she/it had unsaid
we had unsaid
they had unsaid

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unsaying
you had been unsaying
he/she/it had been unsaying
we had been unsaying
they had been unsaying

PRESENT

I unsay
you unsay
he/she/it unsays
we unsay
they unsay

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unsaying
you are unsaying
he/she/it is unsaying
we are unsaying
they are unsaying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unsaying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unsaid
you have unsaid
he/she/it has unsaid
we have unsaid
they have unsaid

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unsaying
you have been unsaying
he/she/it has been unsaying
we have been unsaying
they have been unsaying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unsay

SIMPLE PAST

I unsaid
you unsaid
he/she/it unsaid
we unsaid
they unsaid

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