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Unhappier: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhappier

 

[ ʌnˈhæpiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of emotion

Unhappier is the comparative form of unhappy, which is used to describe a degree of sadness or dissatisfaction that is greater than simply being unhappy. When someone feels unhappier, it implies that their emotional state has worsened compared to a previous condition. This term can be applied to various situations, from personal relationships to work or social situations. It highlights an increase in negative feelings and can be a critical indicator of mental health or emotional well-being.

Synonyms

more discontented, more miserable, sadder

Examples of usage

  • After moving away, I became unhappier every day.
  • She felt unhappier at her job than she had in the past.
  • His recent breakup left him feeling unhappier than ever.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhappier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais infeliz

🇮🇳 अधिक दुखी

🇩🇪 unglücklicher

🇮🇩 lebih tidak bahagia

🇺🇦 більш нещасний

🇵🇱 bardziej nieszczęśliwy

🇯🇵 より不幸な

🇫🇷 plus malheureux

🇪🇸 más infeliz

🇹🇷 daha mutsuz

🇰🇷 더 불행한

🇸🇦 أكثر بؤسًا

🇨🇿 nešťastnější

🇸🇰 nešťastnejší

🇨🇳 更不快乐

🇸🇮 bolj nesrečen

🇮🇸 því óhamingjusamari

🇰🇿 одан бақытсыз

🇬🇪 მეტი უბედური

🇦🇿 daha bədbəxt

🇲🇽 más infeliz

Etymology

The word 'unhappier' is derived from the root adjective 'happy', which originates from the Middle English 'hap', meaning 'chance or fortune'. The prefix 'un-' is added to indicate negation, forming 'unhappy' to describe a lack of happiness or contentment. 'Unhappy' itself has been used since the 14th century. The suffix '-er' is a comparative form used in English to show a greater degree of the quality indicated by the adjective. Therefore, 'unhappier' emerged as a natural evolution in English, to compare levels of unhappiness in relation to others or to a previous state. The process of forming relativity in emotions through such comparative adjectives reflects the language's adaptability to express nuanced emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,641, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.