Infeliz (en. Unhappy)

/in-fe-liz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who feels or expresses unhappiness.
She feels unhappy in her new job.
Ella se siente infeliz en su nuevo trabajo.
That results in negativity or causes misfortune.
It was an unfortunate event for all involved.
Fue un evento infeliz para todos los involucrados.
One who is under the influence of sadness.
The unfortunate state of the dog led it to seek a new home.
El infeliz estado del perro lo llevó a buscar un nuevo hogar.

Etymology

From Latin 'infelix', which means unhappy or unfortunate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be unhappy
To be in a state of unhappiness.
ser infeliz
to make oneself unhappy
To cause oneself a state of unhappiness.
hacerse infeliz
to live unhappily
To lead a life full of sadness or misfortune.
vivir infeliz

Related Words

happy
One who is in a state of happiness.
feliz
misfortune
State of unhappiness or misfortune.
desdicha
sadness
Feeling of unhappiness or emotional pain.
tristeza

Slang Meanings

To be unwell
Since they separated, he is unhappy and constantly sad.
Desde que se separaron, está infeliz y se la pasa triste.
To be down and out
After losing his job, he feels unhappy and down and out.
Después de perder su trabajo, se siente infeliz y hecho polvo.