word
Unhappy
Uh-NHA-pee
/ʌˈnhæpiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
unhappy
Dictionary meaning
Generalized feeling of distress.
Examples
- We are unhappy to see you leave, but hope you come back soon.
- The unhappy truth.
Synonyms: dysphoric
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