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unhappy

/ʌnˈhæpi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Feeling sad, displeased, or miserable

    - "He looked unhappy after losing the game."
    - "Her unhappy expression spoke volumes about her inner pain."

Pronunciation
  1. /ʌnˈhæpi/



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Antonyms

delighted , exuberant , glad , happy , joyful , joyous
Rhymes
Words rhyming with unhappy
sad , mad , glad , bad
Variants
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unhappiness , unhappinesses , unhappy
Etymology
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The word 'unhappy' comes from the Old English word 'unhappig', which means 'not happy'. It is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'happy'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest recorded word with the letter sequence 'happy' is 'unhappiness'?

  2. The opposite of unhappy is happy.


Related Concepts
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  1. sadness: A feeling of sorrow, melancholy, or despair

  2. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of energy


Culture
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The concept of unhappiness has been explored extensively in various forms of art, literature, and music. For instance, in literature, authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Mark Twain have written about the human condition and the causes of unhappiness. In music, there are numerous songs about sadness and disappointment. In visual arts, there are many paintings and sculptures that depict the human experience of unhappiness.

How to Memorize "unhappy"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize unhappy, imagine a person with a sad expression, hanging their head, and looking down. They may be sitting alone or surrounded by darkness. Try to create a mental image of this scene and focus on the details.

  2. associate

    - To associate unhappy with sadness or disappointment, think of a time when you felt sad or disappointed. Recall the emotions you felt and the physical sensations in your body. Use this association to remember the meaning of unhappy.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use a mnemonic to remember unhappy, try the phrase 'Unhappy starts with U, Understanding Sadness Underneath'.


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