unhappily
The word “unhappily” has 4 syllables: un-hap-pi-ly
It's pronounced as /ʌnˈhæp.ə.li/
What is synonym and antonym for unhappily?
In the thesaurus, “unhappily” has 63 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for unhappily along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for unhappily
- abjectly
- acutely
- agonizingly
- bitterly
- blackly
- cheerlessly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- hurtfully
- ill
- inconsolably
- joylessly
- keenly
- lamentably
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- rancorously
- regretfully
- resentfully
- ruefully
- sadly
- severely
- sharply
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- sullenly
- unfortunately
- unluckily
- unpleasantly
- wailfully
- woefully
- wretchedly
Antonyms for unhappily
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- calmly
- casually
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- delightedly
- dispassionately
- easily
- favorably
- gaily
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-naturedly
- happily
- impassively
- indifferently
- joyfully
- joyously
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- luckily
- merrily
- mirthfully
- nonchalantly
- rejoicingly
- stoically
- sunnily
- unconcernedly
- well
Meanings of unhappily
- adverb
- Unfortunately; regrettably.
- Through evil fate or chance; wretchedly.
- Without happiness; sadly.
Example Sentences
- She stared unhappily out the window during the storm.
- The child spoke unhappily about losing his favorite toy.
- He nodded unhappily when he heard the disappointing news.
- The workers reacted unhappily to the sudden schedule changes.
- They lived unhappily in the noisy apartment for several years.
On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unhappily, such as: abjectly, acutely, agonizingly, bitterly, blackly, blissfully, blithely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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