sadly

/sˈædli/

/ˈsædɫi/

[adverb]

sadly

[ADVERB]

used to express that something is sad, regrettable, or unfortunate

synonyms : unhappily

antonyms : happily

unfortunately

very much and in a way that makes you sad

Examples

1. Sadly, new customers are being enticed by tempting promotions only to find the dice are loaded against them.

2. "The good die young," said the pastor sadly at Robert's funeral, for even at the age of 80, his kindness, faith and generosity made his passing feel far too soon.

3. I hired Jess only because she thinks quick on her feet, an attribute that you sadly do not possess.

4. She should have known better than to trust him again after he had already betrayed her once, yet sadly it is a silly fish that is caught twice with the same bait.