unhappily
Unhappily (adv) means Without happiness; sadly or discontentedly. Example: “She stared unhappily at the exam results.”
How to use unhappily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a sad way, or (in more formal writing) "unfortunately."
Word forms
more unhappily comparative, most unhappily superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English unhappily, equivalent to un- + happily.
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What does “unhappily” mean?
The word “unhappily” means without happiness; sadly or discontentedly. In plain terms, in a sad way, or (in more formal writing) "unfortunately.".
How do you pronounce “unhappily”?
“Unhappily” is pronounced uhn-HA-pih-lee (/ʌnˈhæpɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “unhappily” in a sentence?
Here is “unhappily” used in a sentence: “She stared unhappily at the exam results.”
What is the opposite of “unhappily”?
The opposite of “unhappily” — its antonyms — is happily.
What part of speech is “unhappily”?
“Unhappily” is an adverb.
Where does the word “unhappily” come from?
The word “unhappily” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unhappily, equivalent to un- + happily.
How many meanings does “unhappily” have?
“Unhappily” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: without happiness; sadly or discontentedly.