Noun: unhappiness ,ún'ha-pee-nus
- State characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
"His unhappiness was evident in his slumped posture and frown"
- Emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
"His unhappiness with the situation led him to resign";
- sadness
Type of: emotional state, feeling, spirit
Antonym: felicity
Encyclopedia: Unhappiness