unjoyous
- a word derived from joyous.
Example Sentences
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On top of all this, my dears, the solemn, unjoyous faff of it!
From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2014
In its final, imperious stage, it seems the unjoyous dissipation of demons, seeking diversion on the burning marl of perdition.
From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George
III The wat'ry Length of these unjoyous Moors Does all the flow'ry Meadow's Pride excel, Through these I fly to her my Soul adores; Ye flowery Meadows, empty Pride, Farewel.
From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph
In a fine bravura style Griselda then began to sing— "What have I to do with thee, Dull, unjoyous constancy?" &c.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 06 by Edgeworth, Maria
A certain amount of unjoyous cheerfulness was returning to her.
From The Prime Minister by Trollope, Anthony
