unhappy Synonyms

unhappy Meaning

Wordnet

unhappy (a)

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

generalized feeling of distress

Wordnet

unhappy (s)

causing discomfort

marked by or producing unhappiness

Webster

unhappy (a.)

Not happy or fortunate; unfortunate; unlucky; as, affairs have taken an unhappy turn.

In a degree miserable or wretched; not happy; sad; sorrowful; as, children render their parents unhappy by misconduct.

Marked by infelicity; evil; calamitous; as, an unhappy day.

Mischievous; wanton; wicked.

unhappy Sentence Examples

  1. She was deeply unhappy with her current job and dreamed of pursuing her passion instead.
  2. The constant nagging and criticism made him perpetually unhappy and resentful.
  3. Despite all her material possessions, she remained profoundly unhappy and yearned for something more.
  4. The unhappy child sulked in the corner, refusing to join the festivities.
  5. The unhappy marriage crumbled into bitter recriminations and regret.
  6. He was an unhappy man, filled with unresolved grief and anger.
  7. The unhappy news of her diagnosis sent shockwaves through the family.
  8. The unhappy employee quit his job without notice, seeking a fresh start.
  9. The unhappy couple decided to seek professional help to save their relationship.
  10. The unhappy customer complained vehemently about the poor service and demanded a refund.

FAQs About the word unhappy

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent, generalized feeling of distress, causing discomfort, marked by or producing unhappinessNot

melancholy, upset, depressed,sad, sorry, worried, miserable, bad, heartbroken, disappointed

blissful, exuberant, joyful, cheery, happy, jubilant, excited, gleeful, rapturous, exuberant

She was deeply unhappy with her current job and dreamed of pursuing her passion instead.

The constant nagging and criticism made him perpetually unhappy and resentful.

Despite all her material possessions, she remained profoundly unhappy and yearned for something more.

The unhappy child sulked in the corner, refusing to join the festivities.