Doubtfully
Doubtfully adverb - With distrust.
Sadly and doubtfully are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sadly" instead an adverb "Doubtfully".
Sadly
Sadly adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Doubtfully and sadly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doubtfully" instead an adverb "Sadly".
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