unhappily

/ˈʌnˌhæpəli/
/ənˈhæpɪli/
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Definitions of unhappily
  1. adverb
    in an unfortunate way
    synonyms: sadly
  2. adverb
    in an unpleasant way
    “they were unhappily married”
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    antonyms:
    happily
    in a joyous manner
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