unhappiness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
  2. noun state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief

Etymology

From unhappy + -ness or un- + happiness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sadness

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