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un·hap·py
 unhappy
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
hae
pi
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
unhappier, unhappiest |
| definition 1: |
not glad or cheerful; sad; full of gloom.
My nephew is unhappy with his new school.- synonyms:
- blue, down, gloomy, glum, sad
- antonyms:
- cheerful
- similar words:
- dejected, depressed, downcast, heavy, low, melancholy, wretched
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| definition 2: |
causing results that are not wanted; not fortunate.
He made an unhappy choice of job.- synonyms:
- unfortunate, unlucky
- antonyms:
- happy
- similar words:
- adverse, regrettable, sad
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| related words: |
blue, discontented, gloomy, moody, somber, tragic |
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| derivations: |
unhappily (adv.), unhappiness (n.) |
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