英語

unhappiness

gb/ʌnhˈæpinəs/ us/ʌnhˈæpinəs/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B2 state
1

sad feelings; lack of joy

Feeling sad or not happy.

用法パターン: unhappiness about/over [something]; unhappiness with [something]
よくある間違い:
Unhappiness is usually an uncountable noun in this meaning (not *an unhappiness*).
類義語
sadness (a common general word for unhappy feelings) | misery (stronger; suggests intense suffering or distress) | sorrow (often connected with loss or serious disappointment) | discontent (focuses more on dissatisfaction than sadness)
対義語
happiness (the state of feeling happy or joyful) | contentment (a calmer feeling of satisfaction)
コロケーション
deep unhappiness |profound unhappiness |a sense of unhappiness |feel unhappiness |express unhappiness |unhappiness about the decision |unhappiness with the service |unhappiness at home |widespread unhappiness |cause unhappiness
テーマ
emotions |mental_health |daily_life
例文
  • She tried to hide her unhappiness during the meeting.
  • There was clear unhappiness with the new policy.
  • He spoke openly about the unhappiness he felt after the move.
学習者向け例文
  • I feel unhappiness when I am alone.
  • She showed unhappiness about the news.
名詞 C1 event
2

an unhappy period or condition

A time in life when someone is not happy.

用法パターン: a period/years/life of unhappiness; unhappiness in [place/relationship]
よくある間違い:
In this meaning, unhappiness still usually stays uncountable; you say a period of unhappiness (not *an unhappiness*).
類義語
hardship (emphasizes difficult conditions more than feelings) | misery (can also refer to an unhappy situation or way of life)
対義語
well-being (a generally healthy, positive condition of life) | happiness (a generally joyful or satisfying period or condition)
コロケーション
a period of unhappiness |years of unhappiness |a life of unhappiness |endure unhappiness |escape unhappiness |unhappiness in marriage |family unhappiness |unhappiness at work |sources of unhappiness |chronic unhappiness
テーマ
daily_life |relationships |life_events
例文
  • After years of unhappiness, she finally decided to change careers.
  • Their marriage was marked by long stretches of unhappiness.
  • The memoir describes a childhood of poverty and unhappiness.
学習者向け例文
  • He had a period of unhappiness after the breakup.
文法
辞書形
unhappiness
IPA
GB/ʌnhˈæpinəs/
US/ʌnhˈæpinəs/
音節・強勢
un - hap - pi - ness (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hap)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: unhappiness
  • Plural: unhappiness
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