Unhappy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by or producing unhappiness; "infelicitous circumstances"; "unhappy caravans, straggling afoot through swamps and canebrakes"- American Guide Series.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The unhappy couple argued constantly and eventually got a divorce.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was an unhappy reminder of the economic downturn.
- The unhappy memories of her childhood still haunted her as an adult.
- The unhappy ending of the movie left the audience feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.
- The unhappy expression on her face made it clear that she was not enjoying the party.
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Meaning 2
Causing discomfort; "the unhappy truth".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The unhappy truth about the company's financial situation was revealed in the audit report.
- The unhappy memories of her childhood still lingered in her mind.
- The unhappy state of the economy was a major concern for the government.
- The unhappy relationship between the two countries had been a source of tension for years.
- The unhappy news of the natural disaster spread quickly through social media.
Meaning 3
Experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent; "unhappy over her departure"; "unhappy with her raise"; "after the argument they lapsed into an unhappy silence"; "had an unhappy time at school"; "the unhappy (or sad) news"; "he looks so sad".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The team was unhappy with their coach's decision to substitute their best player.
- After a series of unsuccessful job interviews, Sarah was unhappy with her prospects.
- His parents were unhappy when he announced that he wanted to drop out of college.
- She felt unhappy when she heard the news of her friend's divorce.
- The little boy was unhappy with the present he received on his birthday.
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Meaning 4
Generalized feeling of distress.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She felt unhappy about her life in the big city and yearned for a quieter existence in the countryside.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy left many employees unhappy and uncertain about their future.
- After being rejected from her dream university, she was unhappy and frustrated for weeks.
- The tourists were unhappy with the subpar service they received at the hotel, which spoiled their vacation.
- Stuck in a dead-end job, he felt unhappy and restless, feeling like he was wasting his potential.