unhappiness
word · lemma: happy
Definition
Unhappiness is the feeling of being unhappy, sad, or not satisfied with your life or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; used in discussions about feelings, mental health, or social issues. Often paired with 'cause of', 'sense of', or 'deep/unspoken'. 'Unhappiness' is the opposite of 'happiness', but doesn't always mean extreme sadness—sometimes mild or ongoing discontent.
Spanish: infelicidad - desdichaPortuguese (BR): infelicidade - tristezaPortuguese (PT): infelicidade - tristezaChinese (Simplified): 不快乐 - 不幸福Chinese (Traditional): 不快樂 - 不幸福Hindi: असंतुष्टि - दुःखArabic: تعاسة - شقاءBengali: অসন্তোষ - অখুশি - দুঃখRussian: несчастье - неудовлетворённостьJapanese: 不幸 - 不満Vietnamese: sự bất hạnh - sự không hài lòng - nỗi buồnKorean: 불행 - 불만족Turkish: mutsuzluk - memnuniyetsizlikUrdu: ناخوشی - اداسی - عدم اطمینانIndonesian: ketidakbahagiaan - ketidakpuasan
Example Sentences
She talked about her unhappiness at work.
basic
There was a sense of unhappiness in the air after the meeting.
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His constant complaints are a sign of unhappiness.
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Sometimes unhappiness isn't obvious to others, even when it's there.
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His unhappiness was clear from his face.
basic
The movie showed the unhappiness of its characters.
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