Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for unhappy. Search instead for unhappi.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Americans, already unhappy with the cost of living, want relief from rising fuel costs and climbing mortgage rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After it was published, the Neelemans angrily denied their marriage was unhappy or exploitative, but many readers weren’t convinced.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Blackwell said she has seen cats who have been habituated to harness wearing seemingly very happy to explore mountain ranges, but has also seen clearly unhappy cats being walked on busy streets with heavy traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

To wrest a draw from a former World Champion was neither small cheese nor minor chess, but Bobby was unhappy since he’d lost the match, 1½–½.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady