unhappy

• Décrit un état de tristesse, de mécontentement ou de chagrin ; qui n'est pas heureux ou satisfait.

Describes a state of sadness, dissatisfaction, or sorrow.

1. Feeling sad or discontentA2formal

   Experiencing or showing sadness, sorrow, or dissatisfaction.

   Mécontent, triste

   • She felt unhappy after hearing the bad news.
   • He was unhappy with his job performance.
   • The child looked unhappy when his toy broke.

   Synonymesdejecteddespondentdisconsolatediscontenteddissatisfieddowncastdownheartedforlorngloomyglummelancholymiserablemorosesadsorrowful

   Antonymescheerfulcontentdelightedgladhappyjoyfulpleasedsatisfied

2. General distressB1formal

   A general feeling of emotional pain or unease.

   mécontentement général

   • He was in an unhappy state of mind for weeks.
   • The constant criticism made her deeply unhappy.
   • They felt unhappy about the situation at home.

   Synonymesbluedejecteddowndowncastgloomymelancholymiserablesadsorrowfulwretched

   Antonymescheerfulcontentgladhappyjoyful

3. Causing discomfortB1formal

   Describing a situation or condition that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

   désagréable

   • The unhappy weather ruined their picnic.
   • They lived in unhappy conditions for many years.
   • The unhappy news spread quickly through the office.

   Synonymesawkwarddisagreeabledistressingtroublesomeuncomfortableunpleasant

   Antonymesagreeablecomfortableenjoyablepleasant

4. Producing unhappinessB2formal

   Marked by or resulting in unhappiness or misfortune.

   malheureux (qui cause le malheur)

   • It was an unhappy coincidence that they both lost their jobs.
   • The unhappy ending of the story left everyone in tears.
   • Their unhappy marriage ended in divorce.

   Synonymescalamitousdeplorabledisastrousmiserablepitifulsorryunfortunatewretched

   Antonymesauspiciousfortunatehappylucky