Unsay

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈseɪ/

Definitions of unsay

verb to retract or take back something said or spoken

Example Sentences

A1 I wish I could unsay those hurtful words.

A2 She immediately regretted what she said and wanted to unsay it.

B1 It's not easy to unsay something once it's been said.

B2 He tried to unsay his confession, but it was already too late.

C1 She realized the impact of her words and wished she could unsay them.

C2 As a public figure, he often had to unsay his statements to avoid controversy.

Examples of unsay in a Sentence

formal It is important to carefully consider your words before speaking, as you cannot unsay something once it has been said.

informal I wish I could unsay what I said earlier, it was not the right thing to say.

slang I totally regret saying that, I wish I could unsay it.

figurative Words have power, once spoken they cannot be unsaid, so choose them wisely.

Grammatical Forms of unsay

• past tense: unsaid
• plural: unsay
• comparative: more unsaid
• superlative: most unsaid
• present tense: unsay
• future tense: will unsay
• perfect tense: have unsaid
• continuous tense: is unsaying
• singular: unsays
• positive degree: unsay
• infinitive: unsay
• gerund: unsaying
• participle: unsaid

Origin and Evolution of unsay

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsay' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'say'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsay' has retained its original meaning of retracting or taking back something that was said, but it is not commonly used in modern English.