Sadly

/ˈsæd.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner expressing sorrow or unhappiness.

She smiled sadly as she recalled the memories of her childhood.

Used to express regret or disappointment.

Sadly, we will not be able to attend the event this year.

Unfortunately.

Sadly, the project was cancelled due to lack of funding.

In a way that reveals sadness.

He shook his head sadly when he heard the news.

In a mournful or sorrowful manner.

The dog looked up at her sadly as she left for work.

Middle English (in the sense ‘sorrowfully’): from sad + -ly.

sadly mistaken:

Incorrect in an unfortunate way.

sadly lacking:

Insufficient in a regrettable or disappointing manner.

sadly true:

Regrettably real or genuine.

That's too bad.

He failed the test, and sadly, that's too bad.

It's a bummer.

We couldn't go to the game, sadly, it's a total bummer.