1. in a manner lacking joy, happiness, or pleasure; without enthusiasm or delight

Examples

• She went through the motions of the celebration joylessly.
• He performed his duties joylessly, counting the hours until retirement.
• The children ate their dinner joylessly after being scolded.
• She smiled joylessly at the camera during the family photo.
• The workers trudged joylessly through another Monday morning.
• He accepted the award joylessly, knowing it should have gone to someone else.