unhappiness

/ʌn'hæpinis/

Thân thiện

A child sits alone on a park bench with a look of unhappiness.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state or quality of being unhappy: A condition characterized by a lack of happiness, ranging from mild discontent to profound sorrow or grief.
   • An instance or feeling of this state: A specific emotion or experience of sadness, distress, or lack of well-being.

Usage

• General State: Used to describe a prolonged or general condition of not being happy.
• Specific Feeling: Used to refer to a particular feeling or moment of sadness or discontent.
• Common Contexts: Often discussed in relation to mental state, life circumstances, emotional health, or as the opposite of happiness.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her unhappiness was evident from her constant sighing. (The feeling of sadness was clear.)
  • Prolonged unhappiness can affect one's physical health. (A lasting state of not being happy.)
  • He tried to hide his unhappiness with a smile. (He attempted to conceal his sad feelings.)

Advanced Usage

• "To one's unhappiness": Used to introduce a cause of regret or sorrow.
  • To my great unhappiness, the event was canceled. (Causing me significant disappointment.)
• Conceptual Use: Can be used in philosophical or psychological discussions about the human condition.
  • The poem explores themes of love, loss, and unhappiness.

Variants and Related Words

• Unhappy (adj): Not happy; sad.
  • She felt unhappy about the decision.
• Unhappily (adv): In an unhappy manner.
  • He sighed unhappily.

Synonyms

• Sadness: The condition or quality of being sad.
• Sorrow: A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or misfortune.
• Misery: A state of great distress or discomfort.
• Discontent: A restless desire for something one does not have.

Antonyms

• Happiness: The state of being happy.
• Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
• Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction.

Related Phrases

• A source of unhappiness: Something that causes sad feelings.
  • The constant arguing was a source of unhappiness for the whole family.
• To express unhappiness: To show or state that one is unhappy.
  • The employees expressed their unhappiness with the new policy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
2. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sadness