Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unhappy

adjective
/ʌnˈhæpi/
Definition
feeling or showing sadness or discontent
Examples
  • She felt unhappy about her performance in the exam.
  • The children were unhappy because it rained on their picnic day.
  • He was unhappy in his job and decided to look for something new.
Meaning
Unhappy refers to a state of being not happy, generally characterized by feelings of sadness, discomfort, or dissatisfaction with a situation.
Synonyms
  • sorrowful
  • miserable
  • dismal
  • dejected
  • despondent