Synonyms for

Sadly

Verb / ˈsædli: / Another word for sadly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a sad manner

Synonyms & similar words

deplorably unhappily happily woefully lamentably unhappily gloomily miserably unfortunately regrettably dejectedly melancholy disappointedly despondently downcast heartbroken sorrowfully woefully distressingly dishearteningly morosely grievously piteously lamentably pathetically

Synonyms by register

Formal

regrettably unhappily dejectedly

Informal

bummer too bad what a shame

Literary

woefully mournfully sorrowfully

Antonyms

happily joyfully cheerfully gladly pleasantly merrily

Common collocations

  • sadly missed
  • sadly lacking
  • sadly mistaken
  • sadly enough
  • sadly departed
  • sadly neglected

Word family

noun sadness
verb sadden
adjective sad

Usage note

Used to express regret or disappointment. Can sometimes be used to introduce a negative or unfortunate fact.

Example sentences

  1. Sadly, the puppy was lost and couldn't find his way back home.
  2. She looked at her broken toy sadly.
  3. The children sadly waved goodbye to their grandparents.
  4. The old man sat on the bench and watched the people walking by sadly.
  5. The girl's face turned sadly when she heard the bad news.

Quotes

  • I am very sad, sad as a circus-lioness, sad as an eagle without wings, sad as a violin with only one string and one that is broken, sad as a woman who is growing old.
  • The saddest thing in the world is not poverty; it's being unwanted.
  • It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew.

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