Contented and Unhappy

Opposite meaning words

Contented adjective - Feeling that one's needs or desires have been met.

Usage example: having had her fill of candy, the contented girl sank back into the easy chair and dozed off

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Unhappy is an antonym for contented in happy topic.

Unhappy adjective - Experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent.

Usage example: unhappy over her departure

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Contented is an antonym for unhappy.

Nearby Word: unhappily

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