unhappy

/ʌnˈhæpi/

feeling sad or dissatisfied

She looked unhappy after receiving the news.

Her facial expression showed sadness or dissatisfaction.

general

Feeling sad, dissatisfied, or displeased.

The child was unhappy because he couldn't go to the park.

The child felt sad or disappointed about not being able to go to the park.

Many employees are unhappy with the new company policy.

Many employees are dissatisfied or unhappy with the new company policy.

Often used to describe emotions or reactions to situations.

Collocations

unhappy withdissatisfied withunhappy aboutdispleased about

Use 'unhappy' to describe feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction, often in response to a situation or event.

From Middle English 'unhappy,' from 'un-' (not) + 'happy' (fortunate, happy).

Commonly used to describe emotions or states of dissatisfaction. Can also describe situations or outcomes that are unsatisfactory.

un-

not

prefix

happy

joyful or content

root

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