commonunhappiness

noun

UK /ˌkɒmənʌnˈhæpinəs/

US /ˌkɑːmənʌnˈhæpinəs/

A feeling of being sad that many people share.

The rainy week brought commonunhappiness to the whole class.

SYNONYMS

shared sadness widespread gloom collective sorrow general misery

RELATED WORDS

unhappiness sadness gloom discontent

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mood of sadness felt by a group at the same time.

There was commonunhappiness after the team lost the final.

3. A general feeling that things are not going well for everyone.

The long delays caused commonunhappiness among the travelers.

4. Sadness that is ordinary and easy to understand.

Missing a friend is a commonunhappiness that most people know.