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unhappy

[uhn-hap-ee] / ʌnˈhæp i /




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There are known to be senior commanders who are unhappy with his leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Brief scenes, written mostly in summary, describe the few, unhappy interactions that Josie has with Martin across the decades as he cycles through more marriages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Sam's daddy looked so unhappy that Sam reached over and stroked his arm to let him know that he loved him, even if he did smoke a pipe.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry