Synonyms for sad to say

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unfortunately · sadly · regretfully

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Adverb

Definitions

1. adv. 1

   Sadly; unfortunately.

   Sad to say, I can’t remember anything else about him. Only that voice, whispering in my ear.

Example sentences

• unfortunately Unfortunately, my teachers are not the worst ones.
• sadly Sadly, he isn't as skilled as he is enthusiastic.
• regretfully I regretfully admit that I don't love you anymore.

By length

5 letters

sadly²

11 letters

regretfully⁴

13 letters

unfortunately⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sadly² = 2 syllables).