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Unhappy

Not happy or fortunate; unfortunate; unlucky; as, affairs have taken an unhappy turn.

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Miserable 84% connected

Very unhappy; wretched.

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Miserable 84% connected

Very unhappy; wretched.

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Suffering 84% connected

of Suffer

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Suffering 84% connected

of Suffer

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Unfortunate 84% connected

Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortu…

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Unfortunate 84% connected

Not fortunate; unsuccessful; not prosperous; unlucky; attended with misfortune; unhappy; as, an unfortunate adventure; an unfortunate man; an unfortu…

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Unpleasant 84% connected

Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.

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Unpleasant 84% connected

Not pleasant; not amiable or agreeable; displeasing; offensive.

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Wretched 84% connected

Very miserable; sunk in, or accompanied by, deep affliction or distress, as from want, anxiety, or grief; calamitous; woeful; very afflicting.

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Wretched 84% connected

Very miserable; sunk in, or accompanied by, deep affliction or distress, as from want, anxiety, or grief; calamitous; woeful; very afflicting.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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See also 20

Cheerless 66% connected

Without joy, gladness, or comfort.

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Cheerless 66% connected

Without joy, gladness, or comfort.

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Discontent 66% connected

Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

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Discontent 66% connected

Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.

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Infelicitous 66% connected

Not felicitous; unhappy; unfortunate; not fortunate or appropriate in application; not well said, expressed, or done; as, an infelicitous condition;…

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Infelicitous 66% connected

Not felicitous; unhappy; unfortunate; not fortunate or appropriate in application; not well said, expressed, or done; as, an infelicitous condition;…

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Joyless 66% connected

Not having joy; not causing joy; unenjoyable.

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Joyless 66% connected

Not having joy; not causing joy; unenjoyable.

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Sad 66% connected

Sated; satisfied; weary; tired.

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Sad 66% connected

Sated; satisfied; weary; tired.

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Sorrowful 66% connected

Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed.

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Sorrowful 66% connected

Full of sorrow; exhibiting sorrow; sad; dejected; distressed.

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Felicity 66% connected

The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good.

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Felicity 66% connected

The state of being happy; blessedness; blissfulness; enjoyment of good.

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Happiness 66% connected

Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.

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Happiness 66% connected

Good luck; good fortune; prosperity.

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Distressed 92% connected

of Distress

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Infelicitous 92% connected

Not felicitous; unhappy; unfortunate; not fortunate or appropriate in application; not well said, expressed, or done; as, an infelicitous condition;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Near synonym 1

Sad 92% connected

Sated; satisfied; weary; tired.

general 78% interchangeable

Unhappy overlaps with sad, but its tone, intensity or usual context may differ. Check the definition before substituting it.

Antonym 2

Happy 94% connected

Favored by hap, luck, or fortune; lucky; fortunate; successful; prosperous; satisfying desire; as, a happy expedient; a happy effort; a happy venture…

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Happy 94% connected

Favored by hap, luck, or fortune; lucky; fortunate; successful; prosperous; satisfying desire; as, a happy expedient; a happy effort; a happy venture…

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