as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
with time the young woman got over the unhappiness caused by the breakup
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Recent Examples of unhappiness
Once upon a time, maternal unhappiness seemed like the third rail of cultural discourse, something too dangerous to touch.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, money coming from outside the district to Bradescu could show unhappiness from other parts of the city with Boise’s direction.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Madagascar has seen weeks of protests, initially spurred by shortages of water and power but now encompassing deeper unhappiness over corruption, inflation, and high unemployment.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most of us have to work, but life is far too short to have so much of it dominated by unhappiness or discontent.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, despite their general unhappiness and cynicism, these workers remain psychologically attached to the idea of working and don’t want to step too far outside of mainstream society, which remains deeply goal oriented.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Some were convinced Brown was going to demand a trade given his unhappiness with the current offense, but Patullo's words of encouragement suggest otherwise.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The latest, quiet cracking, is a persistent feeling of unhappiness, underappreciation, and overwork that’s spreading among employees.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Maybe Shinhye’s unhappiness is solely the product of life under an oppressive government, but maybe some of it is a depression or sense of isolation that would have been hers regardless.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, money coming from outside the district to Bradescu could show unhappiness from other parts of the city with Boise’s direction.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Madagascar has seen weeks of protests, initially spurred by shortages of water and power but now encompassing deeper unhappiness over corruption, inflation, and high unemployment.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most of us have to work, but life is far too short to have so much of it dominated by unhappiness or discontent.
—William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Still, despite their general unhappiness and cynicism, these workers remain psychologically attached to the idea of working and don’t want to step too far outside of mainstream society, which remains deeply goal oriented.
—Lavender Au, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Some were convinced Brown was going to demand a trade given his unhappiness with the current offense, but Patullo's words of encouragement suggest otherwise.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The latest, quiet cracking, is a persistent feeling of unhappiness, underappreciation, and overwork that’s spreading among employees.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Maybe Shinhye’s unhappiness is solely the product of life under an oppressive government, but maybe some of it is a depression or sense of isolation that would have been hers regardless.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhappiness
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Regarding the Armani company, Nicolas Hieronimus, chief executive officer of L’Oréal, during a call Tuesday evening with analysts and journalists to discuss third-quarter and nine-months results reiterated sadness in the passing of Giorgio Armani, with whom the group collaborated for 40 years.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind, sadness may not be the only emotion kids show.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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This grounding technique is meant to relieve anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The pop icon’s 12th album, released at midnight on Friday, is being hailed for the singer’s return to upbeat pop following last year’s melancholy The Tortured Poets Department, with Swift reuniting with Swedish hitmaker producers Max Martin and Shellback.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Unhappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhappiness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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