/iɱfeˈliθ/
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Translation
unhappy, miserable
Word origin
From Latin infelix ('unfruitful, unlucky'), from the negative prefix in- plus felix ('fruitful, happy'). The Latin felix also gives English 'felicity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- infelix
- English cognates
- felicity
Grammar
Masc pluralinfelices
Examples
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He felt unhappy in that dull job.
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A life without friends can be very unhappy.
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I do not want to see you miserable over something so small.
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They were unhappy, even though they had a lot of money.
¿ ?
Why are you so unhappy this morning?
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