Meaning
sadly
- in a sad manner
- regrettably, unfortunately
In a sentence
Ha scosso tristemente la testa dopo la notizia.
He shook his head sadly after the news.
Quel vecchio edificio è tristemente abbandonato da anni.
That old building has sadly been abandoned for years.
La fabbrica è tristemente nota per i numerosi incidenti.
The factory is notoriously known for its numerous accidents.
Usage notes
- Often appears in the set phrase 'tristemente noto' (notorious, sadly known).