Unhappy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhæpi/

Definitions of unhappy

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unhappy' describes a feeling or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 She felt unhappy when her ice cream fell on the ground.

A2 The little boy looked unhappy after losing his favorite toy.

B1 Despite her success, she still felt unhappy with her personal life.

B2 The team was unhappy with the decision made by their coach.

C1 The artist's latest work received mixed reviews, leaving him feeling unhappy.

C2 Despite his wealth and fame, he remained deeply unhappy and unfulfilled.

Examples of unhappy in a Sentence

formal The client was unhappy with the service provided by the company.

informal She's been feeling pretty unhappy lately.

slang I'm so bummed out, I feel really unhappy.

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead mirrored her unhappy mood.

Grammatical Forms of unhappy

• past tense: unhappied
• plural: unhappies
• comparative: more unhappy
• superlative: most unhappy
• present tense: unhappy
• future tense: will be unhappy
• perfect tense: has been unhappy
• continuous tense: is being unhappy
• singular: unhappy
• positive degree: happy
• infinitive: to be unhappy
• gerund: unhappying
• participle: unhappied

Origin and Evolution of unhappy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unhappy' originated from the Old English word 'unhappylic', which was derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning not) and 'happy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unhappy' has retained its original meaning of not being happy or experiencing sadness or discontent. However, its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of negative emotions and experiences beyond just the absence of happiness.