1
as in sad
feeling unhappiness
he's been unhappy ever since his family's move, which took him away from all his friends
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as in unfortunate
having, prone to, or marked by bad luck
she's trying to forget that whole unhappy attempt to start a business
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as in unsuitable
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
a guest unintentionally made unhappy reference to what is a painful situation for the family
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Recent Examples of unhappy
Real estate agents are an unhappy bunch these days, mainly because of money.
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Kendall Hamersly, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Rivera was at a protest last week against the new mandate along with other unhappy workers.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Despite the fast food giant’s attempts to dismiss the case, the class action complaint brought by unhappy customers in more than a dozen states can officially move forward, the judge ruled Monday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
January 7, 2024: Our first sighting of the new year comes just after Cooper left the Golden Globes empty-handed…but not unhappy!
—Glamour, 4 May 2025
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Kendall Hamersly, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Rivera was at a protest last week against the new mandate along with other unhappy workers.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Despite the fast food giant’s attempts to dismiss the case, the class action complaint brought by unhappy customers in more than a dozen states can officially move forward, the judge ruled Monday.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
January 7, 2024: Our first sighting of the new year comes just after Cooper left the Golden Globes empty-handed…but not unhappy!
—Glamour, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhappy
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After the show, there's booze, girls, and hotel suites, but Abel's locked in the bathroom, being sad.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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For someone who prizes roadside Americana, this is the visual version of the sad trombone sound.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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This is unfortunate given that reading with your child can actually be an extremely relaxing and pleasurable experience, says Sliwerski.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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But regulations that apply to traditional markets are unsuitable for digital native assets like crypto and digital assets.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The vacant land, which was largely unsuitable for agriculture, became an albatross over the next few decades.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
25 Apr. 2025
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Never as rich as its aesthetics intimate, the U.S. met the nineties financially—and, therefore, spiritually—depressed.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
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Though fun is a funny word to use considering Thunderbolts is all about depressed anti-heroes looking for a sense of purpose.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The development previously received an unfavorable opinion from the Gary Rezoning department and plan commission.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Deaton said the poll also found that 60% of those surveyed had an unfavorable opinion of Trump.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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Screenshot inappropriate gun marketing content and circulate it.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Originally a producer on the project, he was fired for cause after at least one incident of inappropriate behavior on Runner that included bullying and yelling at crew.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Allergies can make anyone miserable, especially when traveling.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Nothing’s more miserable than foot pain before the dancing’s even begun.—
Camille Freestone,
Glamour,
13 May 2025
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That quickly became disastrous for both sides as officials had a very public spat with one another using harsh rhetoric in front of a slew of journalists invited to cover what was initially intended to be brief opening remarks.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The second leg against AZ after a disastrous 1-0 defeat in Holland.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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“Unhappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhappy. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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