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unhappily.

Unfortunately; regrettably.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ʌnˈhæpɪli/
  1. Unfortunately; regrettably.

  2. Through evil fate or chance; wretchedly.

  3. Without happiness; sadly.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English onhappily, unhappili, unhappily, unhappyly; equivalent to un- + happily or unhappy + -ly.

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