sadly

adverb
UK: /ˈsæd.li/
US: /ˈsæd.li/

  1. In a way that shows you are not happy about something.

    1. Sadly, I don't have any money for the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sadly, the team played their best, but they still lost the final game. [ ] [ ]

  2. Unfortunately; it is a cause of sadness.

    1. Sadly, our cat died yesterday after a long illness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event had to be cancelled at last. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unfortunately regrettably unhappily

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sadly" in English means: In a way that shows you are not happy about something., Unfortunately; it is a cause of sadness..

The phonetic transcription of "sadly" is /ˈsæd.li/ in British English and /ˈsæd.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sadly": unfortunately, regrettably, unhappily.

Example usage of "sadly": "Sadly, I don't have any money for the trip.". More examples on the page.