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not happy

ADJECTIVE
sad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depressed despondent miserable unhappy
WEAK
blue bummed out cheerless crestfallen dejected destroyed disconsolate dispirited down down and out down in the mouth downbeat downcast dragged 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 troubled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful ecstatic elated happy
STRONG
joyful joyous overjoyed
WEAK
glad
ADJECTIVE
not pleased
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoyed disappointed discontented displeased dissatisfied
STRONG
angry put out upset vexed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
contented satisfied

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If the auditor is not happy with what a company proposes, the commission can ask for "corrective measures".

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Cherki has a reputation for unpredictability, with Maresca saying after his contribution against Bournemouth that "if he is not happy he wants to show it".

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

However, Tom revealed that Perez was not happy with his decision from the moment he landed in his new city.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Vincent is not happy with where Theo is storing the overflow paintings, so they spend time talking about that.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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