Bad / Unhappy

audio

61 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

nounverb verb

gripe - To complain about something that is bothering you

Tom griped about his power bill to the utility company because it was three dollars higher than usual.

nounverb noun

audio

62 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

noun

pall - A feeling of gloom

A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.

audio

63 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

noun

despair - Having no hope that things will get better.

Alan sank into a despair that he could not overcome by himself, so he went to a therapist.

audio

64 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

nounverb noun

frown - A facial expression that means displeasure or unhappiness

Emojis displaying a frown are commonly used to communicate disapproval or unhappiness..

nounverb verb

audio

65 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

disgruntled - Angry or dissatisfied, and feeling that complaining won't help.

The customers were getting more and more disgruntled having to wait in line for 30 minutes to get to the cash register.

audio

66 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

Picture

Miserable - Very unhappy or sad — feeling deep emotional pain or sorrow.

She felt miserable after failing the exam she studied so hard for.

audio

67 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

nounverb noun

yelp - A short sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm

Don stubbed his toe against the table and let out a yelp.

nounverb verb

audio

68 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

Picture

Jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and sudden fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.

audio

69 of 69
Bad / Unhappy

adjective

Picture

morose - Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.

After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.