unjoyful

[US]/ʌnˈdʒɔɪfəl/
[UK]/ʌnˈdʒɔɪfəl/

Translation

adj.feeling or showing a lack of joy; not joyful; awkwardly apologetic or embarrassed (informal; “sorry” in a social sense)

Phrases & Collocations

unjoyful moment

unjoyful day

unjoyful news

unjoyful ending

unjoyful child

unjoyful mood

unjoyful times

unjoyful memories

unjoyful feelings

unjoyfully quiet

Example Sentences

the meeting ended on an unjoyful note after the budget cuts were announced.

she wore an unjoyful expression when she read the final decision.

their unjoyful laughter revealed how forced the celebration felt.

he delivered the news in an unjoyful tone that chilled the room.

it was an unjoyful occasion, marked by silence and polite nods.

the unjoyful atmosphere made everyone glance at the clock.

he accepted the apology with an unjoyful smile and moved on.

the trip took an unjoyful turn when the luggage went missing.

her unjoyful mood lingered all afternoon despite the sunny weather.

the film’s unjoyful ending left the audience quietly filing out.

they shared an unjoyful exchange over the disputed contract terms.

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