downheartedly

adverb

Definition of downheartedlynext
as in low-spiritedly

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  1. sadly
  2. unhappily
  3. regretfully
Adverb
  • There are, sadly, many places in the world where horrific abuses are committed.
    James Longman, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But the two-time Globe winner sadly couldn’t muster nominations for either performance this year.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sadly
Adverb
  • With that announcement, my memory raced back unhappily to the bad old days of J. Edgar Hoover — except in dramatic ways, Patel looks worse.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • And while Americans have unhappily encountered other types of inflation in recent years — sky-high grocery prices have been credited with helping President-elect Donald Trump claim victory last month — health insurance can take on an even more personal edge, Thomas pointed out.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of unhappily
Adverb
  • Both bravely and regretfully, Daniel shared how those feelings led him to treat his friends poorly.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But the situation is regretfully seeing two conflicting claims from the two parties.
    Jade Gomez, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of regretfully
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downheartedness

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