Pronunciation: /ˈsædli/
adverb An adverb modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Sadly' is an adverb that expresses sorrow or regret.
A1 Sadly, I missed the bus to school this morning.
A2 I couldn't attend the party last night, sadly.
B1 Sadly, the project deadline was missed due to unforeseen circumstances.
B2 The concert was canceled, sadly, due to bad weather.
C1 Sadly, the company had to lay off several employees to cut costs.
C2 Despite their best efforts, the team lost the championship game, sadly.
interjection An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation. 'Sadly' can be used as an interjection to express sadness or disappointment.
A1 Sadly, I missed the bus.
A2 Sadly, she failed her driving test.
B1 Sadly, the project was not completed on time.
B2 Sadly, he had to say goodbye to his best friend.
C1 Sadly, the company had to lay off several employees.
C2 Sadly, the results of the experiment were inconclusive.
formal Sadly, the company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
informal I can't make it to the party tonight, sadly.
slang I got stood up on my date, sadly.
figurative His dreams of becoming a professional athlete were sadly shattered after his injury.
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