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happiness Antonyms

Opposite of happiness

Because the opposite of happiness shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or feeling of being pleased, content, joyful, or satisfied with one's life and circumstances.

Usage Example

"Spending quiet afternoons in the garden with her family brought her a deep sense of unhappiness."

Strongest
unhappiness
sadness
misery
sorrow
grief
Strong
despair
woe
melancholy
dejection
depression

• noun (Context 2)

Aptness, suitability, or pleasing gracefulness in expression, style, or action.

Usage Example

"The critic praised the essay for its remarkable infelicity of phrasing and clarity of thought."

Strongest
infelicity
inaptness
inappropriateness
Strong
awkwardness
clumsiness
unsuitability

Similar words to happiness

Words similar to happiness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

felicity
joy
contentment
aptness
bliss
gladness
appropriateness
delight
See all synonyms of happiness

• Nearby Words

happening
happenstance
happily
happiness
happy
haptic
haram

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Happiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/happiness
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