Emotions / A1

un-HAP-ee/ʌnˈhæpi/

Unhappy means not happy: she looks unhappy; I am unhappy about the mark. Sad is a close synonym; happy is the opposite (un- makes that opposite). Angry is a different feeling (you want to shout). Unhappy about / with + noun.

Meaning

Not happy; sad.

Examples

• “He was unhappy about the result.”
• “The team was unhappy after the match.”
• “He is unhappy with his new hours.”

Good to know

unhappy about / with. Opposite: happy. Contrast: angry. Close: sad.

Near in meaning

sad

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