unhappy — Not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied with a situation or circumstances.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied with a situation or circumstances.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈhæpi/
Example Sentences
- My cat looks unhappy when I sing in the shower.
- The students were unhappy about the surprise exam.
- He's been unhappy at work since his promotion was denied.
unhappy
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈhæpi/]
Not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied with a situation or circumstances.
Not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied with a situation or circumstances.
While he sits unhappy, the couple acts snappy and sappy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'happy', which comes from Middle English 'hap' meaning luck or fortune. The word originally meant 'unfortunate' before evolving to mean 'not joyful'.
Breakdown
un- (not, opposite of) + happy (from Middle English 'hap' meaning luck/chance + -y suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat looks unhappy when I sing in the shower.”
“The students were unhappy about the surprise exam.”
“He's been unhappy at work since his promotion was denied.”
“Even the plants look unhappy in this dark room.”
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