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WOEFULLY
deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully
(adverb) in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; “he was sadly neglected”; “it was woefully inadequate”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
woefully (comparative more woefully, superlative most woefully)
In a woeful manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Woe"ful*ly, Wo"ful*ly, adv.
Definition: In a woeful manner; sorrowfully; mournfully; miserably; dolefully.
WOEFUL
Woe"ful, Wo"ful, a.
1. Full of woe; sorrowful; distressed with grief or calamity; afflicted; wretched; unhappy; sad. How many woeful widows left to bow To sad disgrace! Daniel.
2. Bringing calamity, distress, or affliction; as, a woeful event; woeful want. O woeful day! O day of woe! Philips.
3. Wretched; paltry; miserable; poor. What woeful stuff this madrigal would be! Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMPROVISED
(adjective) done or made using whatever is available; “crossed the river on improvised bridges”; “the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear”; “the rock served as a makeshift hammer”
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