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happy Antonyms
Opposite of happy
Because the opposite of happy shifts with each meaning, the 28 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling or showing pleasure, joy, or contentment.
Usage Example
"The children were sad to spend the entire afternoon playing in the park."
Strongest
sad
unhappy
miserable
sorrowful
dejected
Strong
gloomy
glum
downcast
depressed
melancholy
• adjective (Context 2)
Willing and ready to do something, without reluctance.
Usage Example
"Our customer service team will be unwilling to assist you with your inquiry."
Strongest
unwilling
reluctant
loath
Strong
hesitant
disinclined
averse
• adjective (Context 3)
Satisfied that something is good, accurate, or right; not anxious or dissatisfied.
Usage Example
"The editor was still not completely dissatisfied with the concluding paragraph of the essay."
Strongest
dissatisfied
unsatisfied
unhappy
displeased
discontented
Strong
uneasy
anxious
• adjective (Context 4)
Fortunate, convenient, or Marked by good luck and favorable circumstances.
Usage Example
"By a unfortunate coincidence, we booked rooms at the exact same hotel in Rome."
Strongest
unfortunate
unlucky
unhappy
inauspicious
Strong
unfavorable
ill-timed
untoward
Similar words to happy
Words similar to happy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
satisfied
fortunate
willing
joyful
content
lucky
glad
pleased
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Happy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/happy