What is the meaning of sadly?

In an unfortunate way.
- usage: "sadly he died before he could see his grandchild"
- synonyms: unhappily
With sadness; in a sad manner.
- usage: "`She died last night,' he said sadly"
In an unfortunate or deplorable manner.
- usage: "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate"
- synonyms: deplorably, lamentably, woefully

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