At first glance, pensions seem woefully inadequate when compared to the labourers' wages.

The meaning of WOEFUL is full of woe : grievous. How to use woeful in a sentence.

Woefully definition: in a sad or miserable way.. See examples of WOEFULLY used in a sentence.

When you do something in a way that expresses how very sad or mournful you feel, you do it woefully. You can also use this adverb for things that are done really badly, like your woefully …

woefully - in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; "he was sadly neglected"; "it was woefully inadequate"

Apr 21, 2025 · From Middle English wofully, equivalent to woeful +‎ -ly. woefully (comparative more woefully, superlative most woefully) To an unfortunately great extent. The attempt at diversity …

Definition of woefully adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

What does the adverb woefully mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb woefully . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

In a woeful manner. The subject became woefully neglected as our food was allowed to become mediocre. That said, focusing narrowly on Iraq is woefully inadequate for reducing the nuclear …

woefully adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADV before v] Public expenditure on the arts is woefully inadequate. Most of the ships were woefully short of ammunition.