sadly

• Adverb, das Traurigkeit, Bedauern oder unglückliche Umstände ausdrückt. Es kann ein Verb näher bestimmen und eine Handlung als traurig geschehend kennzeichnen oder als Satzadverb das Bedauern des Sprechers über eine Situation ausdrücken.

An adverb used to express sorrow, regret, or unfortunate circumstances. It can modify a verb to indicate an action done in a sad manner, or it can be used as a sentence adverb to convey the speaker's disappointment about a situation.

1. In a sad mannerA2formal

   In a way that shows sadness or unhappiness.

   traurig

   • She looked sadly at the broken vase.
   • He spoke sadly about his lost dog.
   • They walked away sadly after the farewell.

   Synonymedejectedlydisconsolatelydolefullyforlornlyglumlymiserablymournfullysorrowfullyunhappilywoefully

   Antonymecheerfullygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. RegrettablyB1formal

   Used to express that something is unfortunate or regrettable.

   Leider

   • Sadly, the event was canceled due to bad weather.
   • Sadly, we cannot accept your application at this time.
   • Sadly, the old building was demolished.

   Synonymealaslamentablyregrettablyunfortunatelywoefully

   Antonymefortunatelyhappily