unhappy

Example Sentences

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Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

There is an unhappy history between the two; apparently Becerra was not alone in drawing Rice’s ire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The next year three unhappy friends and I ran away, pooling our money for an old car and driving south until we reached Miami Beach.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She said she was later told she had a stage three aggressive form of cancer, but was unhappy with the treatment plan.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The gentle manners and beauty of the cottagers greatly endeared them to me; when they were unhappy, I felt depressed; when they rejoiced, I sympathised in their joys.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley