B2nounemotionspsychology
US/ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/
UK/ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/
the feeling of being sad or not satisfied with your life or situation
In context
Her unhappiness at work grew until she finally decided to resign.
He could not hide his unhappiness after the team lost again.
Money alone cannot cure the deep unhappiness many people feel.
Words that go with unhappiness
adjective + noun
- deep unhappinessShe felt a deep unhappiness she could not explain.
- great unhappinessThe news brought great unhappiness to the family.
verb + noun
- cause unhappinessConstant criticism caused unhappiness in the team.
- express unhappinessWorkers expressed unhappiness about the new rules.
noun + preposition
- unhappiness withHis unhappiness with the job was obvious.
- source of unhappinessDebt was the main source of unhappiness for them.