Spell Bee Word: unhappy

Basic Details

Word: Unhappy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling sad or not joyful; not happy.

Synonyms: Sad, miserable, dejected, gloomy

Antonyms: Happy, joyful, cheerful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Down in the dumps: Feeling very sad or unhappy. Example: "After losing the match, he was really down in the dumps."
2. Long face: A sad or unhappy expression. Example: "When she heard the news, she had a long face for the rest of the day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She felt unhappy when her best friend moved away to another city.

Example 2: The gloomy weather made everyone feel a bit unhappy and tired.

Example 3: He tried to cheer up his unhappy brother by taking him to the park.

Fun Fact

The word "unhappy" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" which means "not" to the word "happy," which originates from the Old English word "hap," meaning luck or chance.

Famous Quote

"The greatest blessing of mankind are within us and within our reach." Seneca

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "unhappy" mean?

a) Feeling joyful
b) Feeling sad
c) Feeling tired
d) Feeling excited

Answer: b) Feeling sad

2. Which of these is a synonym of "unhappy"?

a) Cheerful
b) Gloomy
c) Happy
d) Excited

Answer: b) Gloomy

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "unhappy"?

a) Joyful
b) Miserable
c) Dejected
d) Sad

Answer: a) Joyful

4. Which sentence uses "unhappy" correctly?

a) The unhappy bird sang a cheerful song.
b) He felt unhappy when he dropped his ice cream.
c) The happy puppy looked unhappy while playing.
d) She was unhappy when the sun was shining bright.

Answer: b) He felt unhappy when he dropped his ice cream.

5. Which idiom means feeling sad or unhappy?

a) Down in the dumps
b) Singing in the rain
c) On top of the world
d) Happy as a lark

Answer: a) Down in the dumps