Meaning
不悦 is a somewhat formal or literary term meaning 'displeased' or 'unhappy.' It describes a state of mild to moderate dissatisfaction or annoyance, often in response to something disappointing or offensive. This word is more commonly found in written language or formal speech than in everyday casual conversation.
Usage
不悦 tends to appear in literary contexts, news reports, or formal descriptions of someone's emotional state. In casual conversation, speakers more often use 不高兴 (bù gāoxìng) or 不开心 (bù kāixīn). When used, it often describes someone's facial expression or demeanor showing visible displeasure.
Examples
- 01听到这个消息，他面带不悦地离开了会议室。, .Upon hearing this news, he left the conference room with a displeased expression.
- 02老板对这份报告显然心中不悦。.The boss was clearly displeased with this report.
Characters
Common collocations
- 面带不悦with a displeased expression on one's face
- 神色不悦looking displeased
- 心中不悦displeased in one's heart
Antonyms
Origin
The character 悦 originally meant 'pleased' or 'delighted,' combining the heart radical 忄with 兑 (duì), which relates to exchange or satisfaction. 不悦 simply negates this positive emotion.