What does UNSAY mean?

Unsay

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To withdraw or retract something that has been said or stated previously.

Pronunciations: (US: ʌnˈseɪ), (UK: ʌnˈseɪ)

Origin and Usage: The word "unsay" is derived from the Middle English word "unsayen," which means to deny or renounce. It was first used in the 14th century. The word is not commonly used in modern English but can be found in literature and legal contexts.

Synonyms: Retract, withdraw, recant, disavow, renounce.

Related Words: Essay, sayon, sunny, usnea.

Example Sentences:

• She wished she could unsay the hurtful words she had spoken to her friend.
• He realized he had made a mistake and quickly unsaid what he had just told his boss.
• It is not easy to unsay something that has already been said and spread around.