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 sad or depressed.

   There are many unhappy people in the hospital.

2. If someone is unhappy, they are not happy.

   That man is unhappy, because he lost the game.

Synonyms

• angry
• sad
• disappointed
• upset
• depressed

Antonyms

• happy
• glad
• pleased
• content

Related words

• unhappiness
• unhappily