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woefully

/ˈwʊfəli/ adverb · British & US
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What does woefully mean?

adverb

Used to express that something is very bad or unsatisfactory; extremely unfortunate or regrettable.

Example

"The team's woefully inadequate training led to their defeat in the championship."

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