Unhappiness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Unhappiness is a noun meaning The feeling of not being happy.
Meaning
The feeling of not being happy.
Example Sentences
While there may be some truth in the Anna Karenina principle that all happy families are alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, we increasingly have a better understanding of what makes for unhappiness and stress in the workplace.
Word Forms
- unhappinesses
Synonyms for unhappiness
Depending on context, synonyms include melancholy, misery, blueness, tristesse, mirthless, blues.
Antonyms for unhappiness
Common opposites include happiness, felicity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sadness, dissatisfaction, disaffection, discontent, misfortune, displeasure.
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