Definitions

unhappy

[uhn-hap-ee] / ʌnˈhæp i /

ADJECTIVE

sad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depressed despondent miserable not happy sorry

STRONG

troubled

WEAK

bleak blue bummed out chapfallen cheerless crestfallen dejected destroyed disconsolate discouraged dismal dispirited distressed doleful down down and out down in the mouth downbeat downcast downhearted dragged dreary forlorn gloomy grim heavy-hearted hurting in a blue funk in pain in the dumps let-down long-faced low melancholy mirthless mournful saddened sorrowful teary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful elated happy hopeful joyful

WEAK

glad joyous

ADJECTIVE

unfortunate, unlucky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calamitous unfortunate

WEAK

afflicted cursed hapless ill-fated ill-starred luckless misfortunate unsuccessful untoward wretched

Antonyms

WEAK

fortunate lucky timely

Example Sentences

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Unhappy people judge others and, whatever you think about that letter writer, he did not seem unhappy to me.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Unhappy with the advisory committee’s decision, the compounding industry has amplified its argument that the FDA review process for the bulks list is broken.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Unhappy retailers wanted a growth strategy from Kraft, their biggest mac-and-cheese supplier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Unhappy with the treatment he received from La Liga last season, Vinicius contemplated the idea of leaving Real Madrid, but it is now safe to say his relationship with the organisation has changed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

Unhappy, Joffrey shifted in his seat and flicked his fingers at Ser Dontos.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

unhappy

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