Top synonyms for “unhappy”: distressed, dysphoric, infelicitous, felicity, happiness, lovesick, miserable, suffering, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)generalized feeling of distress
- (adjective)marked by or producing unhappiness“infelicitous circumstances”
- (adjective)experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent“unhappy over her departure”
- (adjective)causing discomfort“the unhappy truth”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "unhappy"?
Common synonyms for "unhappy" include distressed, dysphoric, infelicitous, felicity, happiness, lovesick. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "unhappy"?
Antonyms for "unhappy" include happy. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "unhappy" mean?
generalized feeling of distress
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