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1
with deep sadness and sorrow
- She looked woefully at the damaged artwork, realizing it couldn't be restored.
- He sighed woefully as he recounted the missed opportunities in his career.
- The dog sat woefully by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
- She looked woefully at the ruined painting, devastated by the damage.
- After the loss, the defeated team walked off the field woefully, reflecting on what went wrong.
2
in a manner that is extremely poor or unfortunate
- The performance fell woefully short of expectations, disappointing the audience.
- The project was woefully behind schedule, causing concerns among the team.
- His attempt at fixing the leak ended up being woefully unsuccessful, leading to more damage.
- The restaurant received a woefully low rating for its service and cleanliness.
- The communication between the departments was woefully inadequate, resulting in confusion.
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