Yes, I'm unhappy to take in a bit of recreation (6)

I believe the answer is:

misery

(Other definitions for misery that I've seen before include "Great distress or discomfort" , "Great suffering" , "Wretched conditions" , "Woe, wretchedness" , "Distress, wretchedness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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