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unhappily Synonyms

Another word for unhappily

Choosing another word for unhappily depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a sad, sorrowful, or dissatisfied manner.

Usage Example

"He stared sadly out the window at the pouring rain."

Strongest
sadly
miserably
Strong
sorrowfully
gloomily
dejectedly
glumly
wretchedly
mournfully
discontentedly

• adverb (Context 2)

It is unfortunate or regrettable that; used to express regret about a situation or event.

Usage Example

"unfortunately, the two sides were unable to reach a peaceful agreement before the deadline."

Strongest
unfortunately
regrettably
sadly
Strong
alas
lamentably
woefully

• adverb (Context 3)

In an unsuitable, awkward, or infelicitous manner.

Usage Example

"The complex clause was awkwardly worded, leading to decades of legal confusion."

Strong
awkwardly
inappropriately
unsuitably
infelicitously
inaptly
clumsily

Opposites of unhappily

The opposite of unhappily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

happily
fortunately
luckily
joyfully
aptly
cheerfully
appropriately
felicitously
See all opposites of unhappily

• Nearby Words

unhandicapped
unhandled
unhandy
unhappily
unhappiness
unhappy
unhardened

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unhappily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unhappily
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