Meaning of "unhappy" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF UNHAPPY

unhappy  [ʌnˈhæpɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNHAPPY

Unhappy is an adjective.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNHAPPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Depression (mood)

Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being. Depressed people can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, worried, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, hurt, or restless. They may lose interest in activities that once were pleasurable, experience loss of appetite or overeating, have problems concentrating, remembering details, or making decisions, and may contemplate, attempt, or commit suicide. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, or aches, pains, or digestive problems may also be present. Depressed mood is not always a psychiatric disorder. It may also be a normal reaction to certain life events, a symptom of some medical conditions, or a side effect of some drugs or medical treatments. Depressed mood is also a primary or associated feature of certain psychiatric syndromes such as clinical depression.

Definition of unhappy in the English dictionary

The first definition of unhappy in the dictionary is not joyful; sad or depressed. Other definition of unhappy is unfortunate or wretched. Unhappy is also tactless or inappropriate.

SYNONYMS OF «UNHAPPY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unhappy» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of unhappy

awkward · blue · clumsy · crestfallen · cursed · dejected · depressed · despondent · disappointed · disconsolate · discontented · disgruntled · dispirited · displeased · dissatisfied · down · downcast · gloomy · hapless · ill-advised · ill-fated · ill-omened · ill-timed · inappropriate · inept · infelicitous · injudicious · long-faced · low · luckless · malapropos · melancholy · miserable · mournful · sad · sorrowful · tactless · unfortunate · unlucky · unsuitable · untactful · wretched

TRANSLATION OF UNHAPPY

Find out the translation of unhappy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of unhappy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unhappy» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 不快乐的
• Translator English - Spanish: infeliz
• English: unhappy
• Translator English - Hindi: दुखी
• Translator English - Arabic: تَعِيس
• Translator English - Russian: несчастливый
• Translator English - Portuguese: infeliz
• Translator English - Bengali: অসুখী
• Translator English - French: malheureux
• Translator English - Malay: Tidak berpuas hati
• Translator English - German: unglücklich
• Translator English - Japanese: 不幸な
• Translator English - Korean: 슬픈
• Translator English - Javanese: Ora nyenengake
• Translator English - Vietnamese: buồn rầu
• Translator English - Tamil: மகிழ்ச்சியற்ற
• Translator English - Marathi: दुर्दैवी
• Translator English - Turkish: mutsuz
• Translator English - Italian: infelice
• Translator English - Polish: nieszczęśliwy
• Translator English - Ukrainian: нещасливий
• Translator English - Romanian: nefericit
• Translator English - Greek: δυστυχισμένος
• Translator English - Afrikaans: ongelukkig
• Translator English - Swedish: olycklig
• Translator English - Norwegian: ulykkelig

10 QUOTES WITH «UNHAPPY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unhappy.

1

Aesop

The unhappy derive comfort from the misfortunes of others.

2

Lauren Alaina

I didn't lose. I got second. That's still winning. How could I be unhappy with second place? There are a million people who would love to be in my position.

3

Mitch Albom

If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy, because it's going to happen anyhow.

4

Marc Andreessen

If you're unhappy, you should change what you're doing.

5

Antonin Artaud

Hell is of this world and there are men who are unhappy escapees from hell, escapees destined ETERNALLY to reenact their escape.

6

Catherine Drinker Bowen

Writers seldom choose as friends those self-contained characters who are never in trouble, never unhappy or ill, never make mistakes and always count their change when it is handed to them.

7

Jasper Carrott

I have a very happy marriage and friends who keep my feet on the ground. But looking for satisfaction in life is difficult. Maybe being happy is as simple as not being unhappy.

8

Giacomo Casanova

Hatred, in the course of time, kills the unhappy wretch who delights in nursing it in his bosom.

9

Susan Choi

I've at times in my past been so unhappy, and thought, like, 'I would give anything for this not to be happening.' And, you know, as people say, time passes, and then you think, 'I'm kind of glad that happened to me.'

10

Bernadine Dohrn

I'm so unhappy with electoral politics that I switched to sports radio.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNHAPPY»

Discover the use of unhappy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unhappy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Unhappy Valley: Conflict in Kenya & Africa

A considerable revision in the understanding of the history of colonial Kenya and, more widely, colonialism in Africa.

Bruce Berman, John Lonsdale, 1992

Many Unhappy Returns: One Man's Quest to Turn Around the ...

InMany Unhappy Returns, Rossotti—the first businessperson to head the IRS—recounts the remarkable story of his leadership and transformation of this much-maligned agency.

Charles O. Rossotti, 2005

If This Is Love, Why Am I Unhappy?

Whether you withdraw, yell, disconnect, or give the silent treatment in your relationships, you will discover why the same problems keep coming up and what you can do about it.

Scott Kudia, 2006

A Ruinous and Unhappy War: New England and the War of 1812

An entertaining, well-researched study details naval battles and coastal incursions through diaries and regional news articles on the War of 1812.

James H. Ellis, 2009

Unhappy Far-Off Things

In this collection of anecdotes and sketches, Dunsany reflects on his time in battle and offers insight into the lasting impact of war.

Lord Dunsany, 2012

Unhappy Dialogue

Addressing the origins of the often difficult relationship between the Metropolitan Police and London's West Indian community, this book provides the first detailed account of the relationship between them during the crucial early decades ...

James Whitfield, 2013

Unhappy Soldier: Hino Ashihei and Japanese World War II ...

Unhappy Soldier chronicles the writings of Hino Ashihei, Japan's most popular World War II writer.

David M. Rosenfeld, 2002

Let's Talk about when Your Mom Or Dad is Unhappy

Explains the difference between being sad and being clinically depressed and discusses ways a child can deal with having a parent who is sad or depressed.

Diana Star Helmer, 1999

Unhappy Hours: Alcohol and Partner Aggression in the Americas

This book is Pan American Health Organization's latest contribution in the effort to better understand partner violence and, in so doing, find more effective interventions to right this wrong.

Kathryn Marie Graham, 2008

The Unhappy Lawyer: A Roadmap to Finding Meaningful Work ...

The Unhappy Lawyer provides you with the escape route you are seeking. This book helps you ask and answer the hard questions about what you really want from your work and life and will help you successfully pursue your career goals.

Monica Parker, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNHAPPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unhappy is used in the context of the following news items.

Carousel carvers unhappy with removal of Confederate flag

SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) - Two men who helped carve the horses on a carousel at a Michigan zoo are unhappy with a decision to remove a horse festooned with a ... «WWMT-TV, Aug 15»

Wanted pay hike: Most UAE residents unhappy with income

In a survey conducted among 12,158 residents in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), 50 per cent of UAE professionals said they are unhappy with their ... «gulfnews.com, May 15»

Public Release: 27-Feb-2015 Intimate partners with low self-esteem …

People with low self-esteem are more likely stay in unhappy relationships, suggests new research from the University of Waterloo. Sufferers of low self-esteem ... «EurekAlert, Feb 15»

Police: Man unhappy with expensive haircut flew into rage at salon

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A man who was unhappy with his haircut faces criminal charges after police say he became enraged and threw items around a ... «San Jose Mercury News, Feb 15»

Police: Man unhappy with $50 haircut flew into rage at salon

Police Department, shows Alan Becker, 47, who faces criminal charges after police say he became enraged after he was unhappy with his haircut and threw ... «Yahoo News, Feb 15»

Unhappy at work? This app will help

NEW YORK: Unhappy about a co-worker's attitude and want to blurt it out once and for all? Here comes an app that provides you an outlet to rant about your ... «Times of India, Jan 15»

The Top 10 Reasons People Stay In Unhappy Marriages

One in four married couples are only staying together for the kids' sake and plan to divorce once they're grown, a new survey from a UK law firm suggests. Of the ... «Huffington Post, Dec 14»

Unhappy Community Fosters Depression/Economic Loss

New research finds that people living in the country's unhappiest communities spend about a quarter of the month distressed. The mental distress affects ... «PsychCentral.com, Dec 14»

Premier League: Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches unhappy with …

Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches admits he is unhappy at White Hart Lane due to a lack of first-team action amid reported interest in his services from Inter ... «SkySports, Nov 14»

Sheriffs unhappy about Biden Aspen security costs

Sheriffs unhappy about Biden Aspen security costs. Two Colorado sheriffs aren't happy about the security costs of vice president Joe Biden's short weekend visit ... «9NEWS.com, Sep 14»