Lamentably (Adverb)
Meaning
In an unfortunate or deplorable manner; "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate".
Examples
- The new employee was lamentably unprepared for the meeting, resulting in a poor presentation.
- Her final exam performance was lamentably below her usual standards due to illness.
- The city's response to the natural disaster was lamentably slow, leaving many without aid.
- The school's budget was lamentably insufficient, forcing administrators to cut vital programs.
- The team's performance in the playoffs was lamentably disappointing, with a string of consecutive losses.