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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

1.

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:
sadmiserabledowncastdepressedgloomy
Synonym:
happyjoyfulcontentpleasedglad
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