unhappily (A2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhæpəli/
Definition
In a way that shows sadness, sorrow, or discontent.
Examples
She unhappily accepted the lower grade on her paper.
He unhappily watched his friends leave for vacation without him.
The dog unhappily chewed on its toy, missing its owner.
How to Use unhappily
- unhappily married (collocation)
- In a marriage that causes sadness or discontent. — "They remained unhappily married for decades due to social pressure."
- unhappily ever after (idiom)
- A ironic twist on the fairy tale ending, implying a continued state of unhappiness. — "After the wedding, they realized they would be unhappily ever after."
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