Unjoyfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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unjoyfully
[ ʌnˈdʒɔɪfəli ]
in a negative manner
In a manner lacking joy or happiness; without joy. Not experiencing or showing joy or happiness.
Synonyms
dejectedly, gloomily, mournfully, sadly, unhappily
Examples of usage
- She completed the task unjoyfully.
- He unjoyfully went through the motions of the party.
- They unjoyfully trudged through the rainy streets.
- We unjoyfully accepted the news of the cancellation.
- The child unjoyfully walked to school.
Translations
Translations of the word "unjoyfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem alegria
🇮🇳 अप्रसन्नतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 unglücklich
🇮🇩 tanpa sukacita
🇺🇦 без радості
🇵🇱 bez radości
🇯🇵 喜びなく
🇫🇷 sans joie
🇪🇸 sin alegría
🇹🇷 neşesiz
🇰🇷 기쁨 없이
🇸🇦 بدون فرح
🇨🇿 bez radosti
🇸🇰 bez radosti
🇨🇳 无乐
🇸🇮 brez veselja
🇮🇸 án gleði
🇰🇿 қуанышсыз
🇬🇪 უსიხარულოდ
🇦🇿 sevincsiz
🇲🇽 sin alegría
Etymology
The word 'unjoyfully' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adverb 'joyfully', derived from the noun 'joy'. The usage of 'unjoyfully' can be traced back to the late 19th century, as a way to express the absence of joy or happiness in a particular situation.
See also: enjoy, joy, joyful, joyfully, joyfulness, joylessly, joyous, overjoyed, rejoice.