Unhappily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈhæpɪli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Unhappily is an adverb meaning Unfortunately; regrettably.
Meaning
Unfortunately; regrettably.
More Meanings
- Through evil fate or chance; wretchedly.
- Without happiness; sadly.
Example Sentences
Theodore Roosevelt […] added, perhaps unhappily, that he believed the US administration in the Philippines could learn a lot from the Austrian example.
The line to Dunières consists of a series of breakneck descents almost invariably ended by a violent curve and followed immediately by a panting climb, on which the engine barked thunderously but failed unhappily to maintain its booked speed of 13 m.p.h.
Synonyms for unhappily
Depending on context, synonyms include sadly.
Antonyms for unhappily
Common opposites include happily, blithely, mirthfully, jubilantly, merrily, gayly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sadly, unfortunately, regrettably, regretfully, tragically, lamentably.
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