Unhappiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhappiness
[ ʌnˈhæpɪnɪs ]
feeling
Unhappiness is the state of feeling sad, lonely, or not satisfied with life.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I could see the unhappiness in her eyes.
- He was overwhelmed with a sense of unhappiness.
result
Unhappiness can also refer to the result of not being happy or content.
Synonyms
discontent, dissatisfaction, gloom
Examples of usage
- The unhappiness in the workplace led to low productivity.
- The unhappiness in their relationship eventually led to a breakup.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhappiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infelicidade
🇮🇳 असंतोष
🇩🇪 Unglück
🇮🇩 ketidakbahagiaan
🇺🇦 нещастя
🇵🇱 nieszczęście
🇯🇵 不幸 (ふこう)
🇫🇷 malheur
🇪🇸 infelicidad
🇹🇷 mutsuzluk
🇰🇷 불행 (bulhaeng)
🇸🇦 تعاسة
🇨🇿 neštěstí
🇸🇰 nešťastie
🇨🇳 不幸福 (bù xìngfú)
🇸🇮 nesreča
🇮🇸 óhamingja
🇰🇿 бақытсыздық
🇬🇪 უბედურება
🇦🇿 bədbəxtlik
🇲🇽 infelicidad
Word origin
The word 'unhappiness' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'happiness', which dates back to the 16th century. The concept of unhappiness has been explored in philosophy, psychology, and literature throughout history, highlighting the importance of emotional well-being.