not happy; sad or depressed, displeased or discontented; dissatisfied or unhappy with something

make someone unhappy, an unhappy marriage, an unhappy customer

Formal and Informal Expressions of unhappy

In different contexts, you can replace 'unhappy' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'displeased, dissatisfied' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'bummed out, down in the dumps' is a commonplace synonym.

unhappy: Explore its Definition & Usage

unhappy Definition

1not happy; sad or depressed
2displeased or discontented; dissatisfied or unhappy with something

Using unhappy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unhappy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She was unhappy with her job and decided to quit.
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The news made him very unhappy.
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He looked unhappy and tired.
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The unhappy child cried all night.

unhappy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unhappy

Antonyms for unhappy

Phrases with unhappy

make someone unhappy
to cause someone to feel sad, disappointed, or displeased
Example
The decision to cancel the event made many people unhappy.
an unhappy marriage
a marriage in which the partners are not happy and may be considering separation or divorce
Example
They tried to work things out, but it was clear that they were in an unhappy marriage.
an unhappy customer
a customer who is not satisfied with a product or service
Example
The store manager tried to appease the unhappy customer by offering a refund.

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Summary: unhappy in Brief

The term 'unhappy' [ʌnˈhæpi] refers to a state of sadness or dissatisfaction. It can describe a person's emotional state, as in 'The unhappy child cried all night,' or a person's reaction to a situation, as in 'She was unhappy with her job and decided to quit.' 'Unhappy' has synonyms like 'miserable' and 'depressed,' and antonyms like 'happy' and 'satisfied.' Phrases like 'an unhappy marriage' and 'an unhappy customer' extend the term to specific contexts.