Unjoyfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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unjoyfully

 

[ ʌnˈdʒɔɪfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.