Definition of Unsubscribe
Quick Meaning of Unsubscribe
To stop receiving emails, newsletters, or access to a service that you previously signed up for. This is the opposite of subscribing.
Detailed Definition of Unsubscribe
To cancel a subscription or remove yourself from a mailing list or online service.
How to Pronounce Unsubscribe
Stress pattern: oOO (3-syllable word).
Tip: Stress the third syllable: un-sub-SKRYB. The 'i' is a long 'i' sound like in 'eye'.
Watch out: Learners sometimes say 'unsub-SCRIPT' instead of 'un-sub-SKRYB'. Remember the 'i' is long like 'eye'.
Origin and Etymology of Unsubscribe
The prefix 'un-' means to reverse or undo, combined with 'subscribe'. First widely used in email marketing contexts in the 1990s and 2000s.
How to Use Unsubscribe in a Sentence
Each example shows “unsubscribe” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“I unsubscribed from that mailing list because I received too many emails.”
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“You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking the link at the bottom of the email.”
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“After she unsubscribed from the streaming service, she still had access until the end of the month.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Unsubscribe
Common Synonyms for Unsubscribe
Smart Synonyms for Unsubscribe — When to Use Each
- opt out
- Formal/technical way to stop participation
- cancel
- End a service or agreement
- withdraw
- Remove yourself from a list
Antonyms of Unsubscribe
Common Collocations with Unsubscribe
These phrases pair with “unsubscribe” in everyday English:
- unsubscribe from
- unsubscribe button
- easy to unsubscribe
- unsubscribe link
- please unsubscribe
Common Mistakes When Using Unsubscribe
Even fluent speakers slip up with “unsubscribe”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I unsubscribed the email list.
- ✓ Correct: I unsubscribed from the email list.
- Why: Use 'unsubscribe from' with a preposition, not unsubscribe + direct object.
- ✗ Wrong: He unsubscribes yesterday.
- ✓ Correct: He unsubscribed yesterday.
- Why: Past action requires past tense 'unsubscribed', not present tense.
- ✗ Wrong: Can you unsubscribe me the newsletter?
- ✓ Correct: Can you help me unsubscribe from the newsletter?
- Why: 'Unsubscribe from' takes a location/group, not a person as the object.
Other Forms of Unsubscribe
- Verb: unsubscribe
Frequently Asked Questions About Unsubscribe
What is the meaning of "Unsubscribe"?
To stop receiving emails, newsletters, or access to a service that you previously signed up for. This is the opposite of subscribing.
How do you pronounce "Unsubscribe"?
The IPA is /ˌʌnsəbˈskraɪb/. Stress the third syllable: un-sub-SKRYB. The 'i' is a long 'i' sound like in 'eye'.
What part of speech is "Unsubscribe"?
"Unsubscribe" is a verb at B1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Unsubscribe"?
Common synonyms include opt out, cancel, withdraw.
How do you use "Unsubscribe" in a sentence?
For example: "I unsubscribed from that mailing list because I received too many emails."