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sadly

Pronunciation: [ˈsædli]

Word

Learn how to use sadly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(adverb) when someone feels unhappy or upset about something. It shows that something is not good or makes a person feel bad.

Example

Sadly, we had to cancel the picnic because of the rain.

Example

We were happily playing outside until, sadly, we had to go home.

Example

Why did you say that so sadly?

Context: “commentary”

(adverb) used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. It adds a feeling of sadness to the statement.

Example

Sadly, the dog ran away and hasn't come back.

Example

The kids were excited about the trip; sadly, it didn’t happen.

Example

Do you think sadly that things could have gone differently?

How to pronounce sadly

Pronunciation: [ˈsædli]

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