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Gloomy vs Unhappy - What's the difference?

gloomy | unhappy |

Unhappy is a synonym of gloomy.



As adjectives the difference between gloomy and unhappy

is that gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded while unhappy is not happy; sad.

gloomy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.
    • The cavern was gloomy .
  • Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected.
    • a gloomy temper or countenance

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    unhappy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Not happy; sad.
  • * The Beggar's Opera
    • A moment of time may make us unhappy forever.
  • Not satisfied; unsatisfied.
  • Not lucky; unlucky.
  • Not suitable; unsuitable.

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    Antonyms

    * happy * glad * delighted * exuberant * joyous * joyful