adjective
- not joyful; lacking happiness or cheerfulness; sad or gloomy
Usage: formal or literary
Examples
- The unjoyful expression on her face revealed her disappointment.
- It was an unjoyful occasion for the entire family.
- His unjoyful demeanor made everyone uncomfortable.
- The unjoyful news cast a shadow over the celebration.
- She spoke in an unjoyful tone about the recent events.
- The room felt unjoyful and oppressive.