distressfully

/dɪˈstrɛsfəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that causes or shows great worry, sadness, or pain.
    • He looked distressfully at the broken vase, knowing it was irreplaceable.
    • She cried distressfully when she heard the bad news.
    • The dog whimpered distressfully after hurting its paw.
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