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Meaning of Unhappy
having a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction
Etymology of Unhappy
The word "unhappy" originated in the 15th century from the combination of "un-" (meaning "not") and "happy" (from Old English "hæppy", derived from "hæp" meaning "good luck" or "fortune")
Historically, the term "unhappy" was used to describe a state of being unfortunate or ill-fated, but over time its meaning has broadened to encompass a range of negative emotional states
Synonyms
miserable
depressed
melancholy
sorrowful
gloomy
despondent
disheartened
disillusioned
unhappy
displeased
dissatisfied
discontented
disgruntled
unhappy
morose
glum
sullen
sulky
mournful
sad
dismal
bleak
dreary
dejected
downcast
desolate
forlorn
woeful
wretched
distressed
troubled
perturbed
vexed
irritable
testy
cranky
cantankerous
peevish
petulant
irascible
cross
ill-tempered
bad-tempered
short-tempered
quick-tempered
moody
brooding
sullen
sulky
Definitions
- Feeling or showing unhappiness, e.g., due to a particular situation or event
- * Not satisfied with something, e.g., a person's circumstances or a product
Usage Examples
- She felt unhappy about the way she was treated by her boss
- * The news of the natural disaster left the community unhappy and concerned
- * He was unhappy with the service he received at the restaurant