unhappy

Word parts

un- + happy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈhæpi/

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• Hyphenation: un‧hap‧py

Adjective

Positive unhappy

Comparative more unhappy

Superlative most unhappy

Positive unhappy

Comparative unhappier

Superlative unhappiest

1. If someone is unhappy, they are angry, sad, or depressed; to be upset.

   There are many unhappy people in the hospital.

   That man is unhappy, because he lost the game.

Synonyms

• angry
• sad
• disappointed
• upset
• depressed

Antonyms

• happy
• glad
• pleased
• content

Related words

• unhappiness
• unhappily