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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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Meanwhile, Red Bull's Max Verstappen told BBC Sport he is considering leaving the sport at the end of the season because he is unhappy with its new rules.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As for Verstappen, his issue is that whatever is decided will not fundamentally change the issues with which he is unhappy.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

An aggressive questioner, Alexander has been chastised by Trump publicly over news conference questions that made him unhappy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

What’s Next: Netflix’s own investors were unhappy with its attempt to buy Warner Bros, but it ultimately decided not to engage in a bidding war with Paramount.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Right, Jo. Better be happy old maids than unhappy wives, or unmaidenly girls, running about to find husbands,” said Mrs. March decidedly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott