Synonyms for

Woefully

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

Definition

Woefully means in a manner full of grief, sadness, or misery.

Synonyms & similar words

sadly lamentably deplorably sadly mournfully gloomily dejectedly unhappily distressingly forlornly desolately pathetically regretfully miserably piteously sorrowfully wretchedly heartbreakingly melancholically tearfully despairingly deplorably tragically

Example sentences

  1. He woefully told his teacher that he forgot to do his homework.
  2. The puppy woefully whimpered when left alone.
  3. She looked woefully at the broken vase she dropped by accident.
  4. The team lost the game, leaving the fans woefully disappointed.
  5. He sang woefully about his lost love.

Quotes

  • She stood there, woefully aware of her mistake. - Unknown
  • He looked into her eyes and said, woefully
  • I can't do this anymore. - Unknown

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