unhappily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière malheureuse ou triste » ou « malheureusement ». Peut décrire l'état émotionnel d'une personne accomplissant une action, ou exprimer un regret à propos d'une situation.

An adverb meaning "in an unhappy or sorrowful manner" or "unfortunately." It can describe the emotional state of a person performing an action or express regret about a situation.

1. In an unhappy mannerB1formal

   In a way that shows sadness or dissatisfaction.

   D'une manière malheureuse

   • She sighed unhappily when she heard the news.
   • He looked unhappily at the broken vase.
   • They unhappily accepted the decision.

   Synonymesdejectedlydespondentlydisconsolatelygloomilymiserablymournfullysadlysorrowfully

   Antonymesblissfullycheerfullyhappilyjoyfully

2. UnfortunatelyB1formal

   Used to express regret or disappointment about a situation.

   malheureusement

   • Unhappily, the event was canceled due to bad weather.
   • He unhappily missed the last train home.
   • Unhappily, the project did not meet the deadline.

   Synonymesalasregrettablysadlyunfortunately

   Antonymesfortunatelyhappily