forlornly

/fərˈlɔːrnli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows sadness, loneliness, or hopelessness.
    • The dog sat forlornly by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
    • She stared forlornly out the window as the rain poured down.
    • He forlornly admitted that he had failed the test.
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