distressfully
/dɪˈstrɛsfəli/
adverb
- 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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