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unhappy
01
experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions
Examples
He felt unhappy in his job despite the high salary.
She seemed unhappy after the phone call.
02
affected by misfortune or ill fate, often believed to result from unlucky circumstances
Examples
The sailor believed he was an unhappy soul, cursed with endless storms.
Their marriage, born under an unhappy star, ended in tragedy.
03
not fitting or appropriate for a particular situation
Examples
The proposal was considered an unhappy solution to the problem, as it failed to address key issues.
The timing of their wedding seemed unhappy, as they were both under immense personal stress.
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