Cool MateMeaning of Unhappy
In simple words: Feeling sad or not pleased.
Unhappy in a sentence
- She felt unhappy after receiving the bad news.
- He is unhappy with his current job situation.
- The children appeared unhappy when they had to leave the park.
- No one likes to feel unhappy for long periods.
- Her face showed she was unhappy about the decision.
How to use Unhappy
Use 'unhappy' to describe a general feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid it in highly formal situations where more specific words might be preferable.
Grammar pattern
be + unhappy
Memory hint
Think of 'un' as 'not', and happy as 'joyful' – so 'not joyful'!
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Collocations with Unhappy
Synonyms for Unhappy
Common mistakes with Unhappy
- 'Unhappy' is incorrectly used as a noun ('an unhappy').
- Confusing 'unhappy' with 'sad', which can have slightly different connotations.
- Using 'unhappy' in overly casual contexts where simpler words like 'sad' might be better.
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Unhappy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير سعيد
تشعر بالحزن أو عدم الرضا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অসন্তুষ্ট
দুঃখিত বা অসন্তুষ্ট বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Unglücklich
Sich traurig oder nicht erfreut fühlen.
- SpanishEspañol
Descontento
Sentirse triste o insatisfecho.
- Persianفارسی
ناراحت
احساس غم یا نارضایتی.
- FrenchFrançais
Malheureux
Qui ressent de la tristesse ou de l'insatisfaction.
- Hindiहिन्दी
नाखुश
दुखी या नाखुश महसूस करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Infelice
Sentirsi tristi o non contenti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Infeliz
Sentindo-se triste ou insatisfeito.
- RussianРусский
Несчастный, Грустный
Чувствующий грусть или недовольство.
- Urduاردو
ناخوش، ناراضی
اداسی یا ناپسندیدگی محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
不快乐
感到伤心或不满意。
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Frequently asked questions about Unhappy
What does Unhappy mean?
Feeling sad or not pleased.
What is the definition of Unhappy?
not happy; sad
How do you use Unhappy in a sentence?
She felt unhappy after receiving the bad news.
Can you give another example of Unhappy?
He is unhappy with his current job situation.
What are synonyms for Unhappy?
Common alternatives include unfortunate.
What is the opposite of Unhappy?
Opposite meanings include happy, joyful, cheerful.
What words go with Unhappy?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, with, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, with.
What are common mistakes when using Unhappy?
'Unhappy' is incorrectly used as a noun ('an unhappy'). Confusing 'unhappy' with 'sad', which can have slightly different connotations. Using 'unhappy' in overly casual contexts where simpler words like 'sad' might be better.
How do you pronounce Unhappy?
US: /["/ʌnˈhæpi/"]/, UK: /["/ʌnˈhæpi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unhappy?
Use 'unhappy' to describe a general feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction. It's appropriate in most contexts, but avoid it in highly formal situations where more specific words might be preferable.
What CEFR level is Unhappy?
"Unhappy" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.