unhappy

[ʌnˈhæpi]

unhappy Definition

• 1. not happy; sad or depressed
• 2. displeased 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.

• Example

  The news made him very unhappy.

• Example

  He looked unhappy and tired.

• Example

  The unhappy child cried all night.

unhappy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unhappy

• miserable
• sad
• depressed
• downcast
• gloomy

Antonyms for unhappy

• happy
• joyful
• satisfied
• content

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.