100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "sadly"

Definition

"Sadly" is an adverb that expresses sorrow, regret, or disappointment. It is often used to convey an emotional reaction to an unfortunate situation or to indicate that something is not as one would wish.

Synonyms

• Unfortunately
• Regrettably
• Unhappily
• Sorrowfully
• Dismally
• Gloomily
• Dejectedly

Antonyms

• Fortunately
• Happily
• Joyfully
• Cheerfully
• Blissfully
• Optimistically

Examples

1. Sadly, the concert was canceled due to bad weather.
2. She sadly realized that she had missed the bus.
3. Sadly, he could not attend the family reunion.
4. The puppy looked up at me sadly when I left.
5. Sadly, the team lost the championship game.
6. He sadly accepted that he would not get the promotion.
7. Sadly, the book ended on a cliffhanger.
8. She smiled, but sadly, her eyes betrayed her true feelings.
9. Sadly, many people still struggle with poverty.
10. The news was sadly expected by everyone.
11. Sadly, they had to say goodbye to their friends.
12. He walked away sadly, feeling defeated.
13. Sadly, the project was shut down due to lack of funding.
14. She sadly watched as the train pulled away from the station.
15. Sadly, her favorite restaurant closed down last year.
16. The children sadly realized they wouldn't be able to play outside.
17. Sadly, we couldn't find the lost dog.
18. He told the story sadly, reflecting on the past.
19. Sadly, she had to decline the invitation.
20. The movie ended sadly, leaving the audience in silence.
21. Sadly, not everyone agreed with his vision.
22. The garden looked sadly neglected after the winter.
23. Sadly, she couldn't join us for dinner.
24. He smiled sadly at the memories of his childhood.
25. Sadly, the vacation had to be cut short.
26. She sadly admitted her mistake.
27. The children looked at their broken toys sadly.
28. Sadly, he felt he had no one to turn to.
29. The flowers in the vase wilted sadly.
30. Sadly, the research revealed some troubling facts.
31. She waved goodbye sadly, knowing she would miss him.
32. Sadly, the results were not what we had hoped for.
33. He sadly reflected on his lost opportunities.
34. The town sadly mourned the loss of its mayor.
35. Sadly, they were unable to find a solution.
36. Her voice trembled sadly as she spoke.
37. Sadly, the festival was canceled this year.
38. The old house stood sadly empty for years.
39. Sadly, he realized he had forgotten her birthday.
40. She looked at the empty chair sadly.
41. Sadly, the family had to move away.
42. The weather forecast was sadly accurate.
43. Sadly, they couldn't save the old tree.
44. His eyes looked sadly at the photographs.
45. Sadly, she felt alone in a crowded room.
46. The dog sat sadly by the door, waiting for its owner.
47. Sadly, the promise of better days seemed distant.
48. The report ended sadly, highlighting the challenges ahead.
49. Sadly, they had to cancel their plans.
50. She walked sadly along the beach, lost in thought.
51. Sadly, the meeting did not go as planned.
52. The sunset looked sadly beautiful that evening.
53. He sadly acknowledged the end of an era.
54. Sadly, the effort was in vain.
55. The child looked up sadly after falling.
56. Sadly, she had to turn down the job offer.
57. The painting was sadly overlooked by many.
58. Sadly, he couldn't find his way back home.
59. She spoke sadly of the memories they once shared.
60. Sadly, the journey was coming to an end.
61. The cat stared sadly out the window.
62. Sadly, her dreams were shattered that day.
63. His laughter faded sadly as the moment passed.
64. Sadly, the museum had to close its doors.
65. The song played sadly, resonating with the audience.
66. Sadly, the truth was harder to accept than a lie.
67. The old photograph brought back sadly cherished memories.
68. Sadly, they were unable to reach an agreement.
69. He sadly watched his friends move on without him.
70. Sadly, the ice cream melted before they could finish it.
71. The empty playground felt sadly quiet.
72. Sadly, the project was abandoned midway.
73. The child sadly picked up the broken toy.
74. Sadly, the time had come to say farewell.
75. The letter arrived sadly late.
76. Sadly, he admitted he was wrong.
77. The once vibrant garden now looked sadly barren.
78. She sadly closed the door behind her.
79. The old couple held hands sadly, knowing their time was short.
80. Sadly, the community faced many challenges.
81. The tree stood sadly alone in the field.
82. Sadly, they had to leave their hometown.
83. The ending of the story was sadly predictable.
84. Sadly, not all friendships last forever.
85. The dog howled sadly, missing its owner.
86. Sadly, the athlete retired from the sport.
87. She sadly watched the last train leave.
88. The sunset cast a sadly beautiful glow over the horizon.
89. Sadly, the truth was more complicated than expected.
90. He sadly reminisced about his childhood.
91. The broken clock ticked sadly, marking the time.
92. Sadly, they had to put their plans on hold.
93. The empty chair at the table sat sadly vacant.
94. Sadly, the book's sequel was never published.
95. The abandoned house stood sadly at the end of the street.
96. Sadly, many people go unnoticed.
97. The children played sadly, missing their friend.
98. Sadly, the reality was harsher than the dream.
99. She sadly turned away from the scene.
100. The last goodbye was said sadly, with tears in their eyes.