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unhappy

adj.
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ənˈhæpi// UK //ʌnhˈæpi// un·hap·py Archaic General-service

adj. feeling sad or not satisfied with a situation. You can also use it to describe something that is not lucky or successful.

adj. feeling or showing sadness, dissatisfaction, or discontent. It can also describe an unfortunate or unsuitable choice or event.


SIMPLE

She was very unhappy about the news.

CONTEXTUAL

The customer was unhappy with the service and asked to speak with the manager.

COMPLEX

Despite his professional success, he remained deeply unhappy in his personal life, feeling that his achievements were hollow without someone to share them with.

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Origin

From Middle English unhappy; equivalent to un- + happy.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective after 'be' or 'feel', or as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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