UNHAPPINESS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

unhappiness

noun

Definition of unhappiness

as in sadness

a state or spell of low spirits with time the young woman got over the unhappiness caused by the breakup

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Recent Examples of unhappiness Allen is among several NFL players who have expressed unhappiness with artificial turf. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Overall, though, the extent of unhappiness over pricing appears to be relatively mixed, with most clubs’ supporters’ trusts and groups having more limited grumbles. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 There is more potential this month for unhappiness to reach you in this way. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Fortunately, there was always a healthy level of unhappiness with progress that has brought us to the doorstep of AI, where the possibilities can become limitless. — Anisha Manvatkar, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Still, unhappiness — even among his most ardent supporters — is testing his grip on Russia. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 27 July 2026 Ironically, Harris’ candor about his unhappiness with the role is exactly the sort of blunt commentary Sheridan himself makes about his Hollywood experiences. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 His remaining support is soft, while the unhappiness with him is intense. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

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For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
But our frustrations and inconvenience pale in comparison to the sadness of those who knew the deceased or to the trauma the drivers involved experienced.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sadness

Noun

The glacier was likely a cirque glacier, the officials said, which is a glacier that has formed in a depression or basin high in the mountains.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
Sprague said the motive in the killings came down to giving Clancy a way out of her depression.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of depression

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