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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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Many businesses and consumers are unhappy the price rise is going ahead despite the company's performance.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Victims of the January 2025 wildfires unhappy with how insurers have handled their claims have filed lawsuits, protested and complained to local and state officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There are known to be senior commanders who are unhappy with his leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Investors were unhappy with the company’s decision to try to buy Warner Bros.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Mrs. John Knightley is easily alarmed, and might be made unhappy about her sister.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen