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sadly
01
in a sorrowful or regretful manner
Examples
He spoke sadly about the missed opportunities in his career.
She said goodbye sadly.
02
used to introduce an unfortunate or regrettable fact
Examples
Sadly, we wo n't be able to attend the wedding due to a prior commitment.
I could n't make it to the concert, sadly, as I was feeling unwell.
03
to a degree that causes disappointment or regret
Examples
His advice is sadly ignored by most people today.
The warnings were sadly unheeded until disaster struck.
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