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[imchongjun]

Hello, teachers.
I have a question abut the usage of "unhappy" in the followin paragaraph.

Lord Blandamer had certainly been unhappy in the impression which he created at Bellevue Lodge; a young lady had diagnosed his countenance as hard and cruel, an architect had detected niggardliness in his disposition, and an organist was resolved to regard him at all hazards as a personal foe. It was fortunate indeed for his peace of mind that he was completely unaware of this, but, then, he might not perhaps have troubled much even if he had known all about it.

What does "unhappy" here mean? Since Lord Blandamer did not know the fact that he had created a bad impression, "unhappy" could not mean "experiencing sadness or sorrow". I appreciate your help very much and wish you all a very merry Christmas.

[Bluegum]

Here it means something like "unlucky" though this is a rather archaic use of the word.

[imchongjun]

oh...I see. Thank you, Bluegum, for your comment.