Disgruntled
Disgruntled adjective - Having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions.
Usage example: a disgruntled postal worker was responsible for the vandalism
Happy
Happy adjective - Feeling that one's needs or desires have been met.
Usage example: has been much happier ever since she moved
Disgruntled is an antonym for happy.
Both words in one sentence
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Frowning Flower Girl appeared at the Royal Wedding, looking rather disgruntled and covering her ears right next to the happy couple about to kiss.
Source: Memetic Bystander - A fir tree is disgruntled with its happy life in the woods, is jealous of the trees that get cut down as Christmas trees, until it eventually is cut down and decorated for a rich family.
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In "Happy Luau to You-Au" Tito tells a disgruntled Reggie that he's "cutting [her] off" when she orders more fries after finishing her last serving.
Source: Western Animation / Rocket Power
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