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Meaning of the word unhappy in English

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unhappy

US /ʌnˈhæp.i/

UK /ʌnˈhæp.i/

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Adjective

not happy; sad or miserable

Example:

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She felt unhappy after hearing the bad news.

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He was unhappy with his job and decided to quit.

Synonym:

sad miserable downcast depressed gloomy

Antonym:

happy joyful content pleased glad

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