VocabJLPT N3
unhappiness
Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. unhappiness
  2. 2. sorrow
  3. 3. death (usu. of a relative)
This noun means unhappiness, misfortune, or bad luck. It describes a state of suffering or a situation where things have gone badly for someone. It is the opposite of happiness and can refer to both a feeling and a set of unfortunate circumstances.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Sure, I failed — but it's not like I'm that miserable.

Sentence 2

Of course the trains stop on a day like today — could my luck be any worse!

Sentence 3

Just one last question — are you unhappy with your life right now?

Sentence 4

I can't help thinking, here comes another round of misfortune.

Sentence 5

He claimed that work was what made him miserable.