sadly

• Adverbe utilisé pour exprimer la tristesse, le regret ou des circonstances malheureuses. Il peut modifier un verbe en indiquant une action accomplie avec tristesse, ou servir de mot d'introduction pour transmettre la déception du locateur face à une situation.

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.

   d'une manière triste

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

   Synonymesdejectedlydisconsolatelydolefullyforlornlyglumlymiserablymournfullysorrowfullyunhappilywoefully

   Antonymescheerfullygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. RegrettablyB1formal

   Used to express that something is unfortunate or regrettable.

   Malheureusement

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

   Synonymesalaslamentablyregrettablyunfortunatelywoefully

   Antonymesfortunatelyhappily