sorrowworthily

adverb

In a manner or state causing or deserving sadness or regret; deplorably; regrettably; terribly.

Examples:

An equally unpromising habit is proving to be the inverse extreme: Leaving pans in a sorrowworthily deplorable state of dirtiness. (Source: J∙ Okram - Bartonian Potato Pancakes ● Cooking Recipe.)

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