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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A top executive of a food company used to hosting lavish parties in his central London penthouse, it was feeling unhappy about his appearance that compelled him to act.

From BBC

I was 80 minutes on the bench like really unhappy with the manager - 'why don't you put me on?' - and we're losing the game and football's so emotional.

From BBC

Another resident of the capital, Bissau, said he was unhappy about the situation.

From BBC

In December 2023, the decision was made to transfer them to a Catholic care home, where they felt unhappy.

From BBC

It was around this time, as the company struggled with unhappy shareholders, regulators and customers, that Tenev changed his mindset, those close to him said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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