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Discover LudwigThe phrase "albeit unhappily" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is true or accepted, but with an element of sadness or dissatisfaction.
Example: "She agreed to the terms of the contract, albeit unhappily, knowing it was the best option available."
Alternatives: "although reluctantly" or "even if with regret".
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It took Emily two seconds to decide to call Ian instead of waking either of the others; as usual, he took the call, albeit unhappily.
But George himself is no cheater and sleazeball; he is married, albeit unhappily, and so an affair is not to be.
I also didn't want to trade my high five-figure salary for a lower one, so I continued, albeit unhappily, on the same career trajectory.
So they end up succumbing to the cynicism of the environment, and accepting — albeit unhappily — the disempowerment and disenfranchisement that pervades Kosovo's adolescents and youth.
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She was still a married woman -- albeit an unhappily married one -- at the time.
The story once again seems set to end unhappily.
Unhappily, Mme.
"Coat," he said unhappily.
Albeit flawed.
Ms. Saikia rumbled unhappily.
He was married but unhappily.
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