Added 7 October 2026
unhappy
/ʌnˈhæpi/ adjective
In Latin: tristis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about unhappy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent.
unhappy over her departure
- Generalized feeling of distress.
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Causing discomfort.
the unhappy truth
Origin
From Middle English unhappy; equivalent to un- + happy.
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