unhappy
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1.0
- adjective
- /ʌnˈhæpi/
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lamentable
- The storm ruined our picnic, leaving everyone feeling unhappy about the day.
- an unhappy ending
- unhappy circumstances
- an unhappy fact
One result of this superficial view of homogenized global harmony was an unhappy counter reaction.
- One result of this superficial view of homogenized global harmony was an unhappy counter reaction.
- So that means that I expect an unhappy question maybe.
- And some people say that's unhappy, but that brings me great joy.
Examples
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You are gonna live such an unhappy life.
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Anything that might lead to an unhappy experience was avoided at all costs.
Fiction book (1995) -
It's going to make people very, very unhappy for a long time, I expect.
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The industry was unhappy with some pieces of it.
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An unhappy alternative is before you.
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"Big dumb Italian," Mother said when she spoke of him and their three unhappy years together.
Fiction book (1999) -
The trouble had begun even earlier, in the brown, unhappy hour before surgery.
Fiction book (2002) -
I'm sorry to disturb this evening's entertainment, but I have some rather unhappy news.
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You've said that you were unhappy with the way some outlets have reported on the list.
Academic text (2016) -
After receiving the bad news, she wore an unhappy expression that reflected her feelings.
Synonyms
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1.0
Feeling unhappy or upset because of something
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1.7
Causing physical pain or making you feel uneasy in a situation
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1.8
Feeling very unhappy or suffering a lot
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Not nice and causing discomfort or unhappiness
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2.5
Making someone feel sad or worried
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5.5
Making people feel very worried and disappointed
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4.0
Something that makes people feel dislike or annoyance
Antonyms
How Unpleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unhappy comes from un- 'not' plus happy from hap 'luck', so it can mean 'not lucky' or 'unfortunate'. That's why an unhappy event is an unpleasant or unfortunate thing.