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in a way that is not pleasant or joyful
- He looked at the rain-soaked picnic blanket unhappily as their outdoor plans were spoiled.
- The child gazed unhappily at the broken toy, tears welling up in their eyes.
- She sighed unhappily upon hearing the disappointing news.
- The employee worked unhappily in a toxic work environment.
- The cat meowed unhappily when left alone for an extended period.
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used to introduce or emphasize something regrettable or unfortunate
- Unhappily, the negotiations broke down before an agreement could be reached.
- Unhappily, his application arrived after the deadline had passed.
- The book, unhappily, went out of print within a year.
- Unhappily, many residents ignored the evacuation warning.
- Unhappily, their efforts to resolve the issue were in vain.
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