woefully
0 antonyms and opposites of woefully, grouped by meaning.
Adv — To a shockingly great or inadequate extent.
How to use woefully
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
woefully inadequate
woefully underprepared
woefully short of
Etymology
From Middle English wofully, from woeful plus -ly.
Full origin of woefully →Frequently asked questions
What does “woefully” mean?
The word “woefully” means to a shockingly great or inadequate extent. In plain terms, used to stress just how bad or lacking something is.
How do you use “woefully” in a sentence?
Here is “woefully” used in a sentence: “The team was woefully underprepared for the final.”
What part of speech is “woefully”?
“Woefully” is an adverb.
Where does the word “woefully” come from?
The word “woefully” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wofully, from woeful plus -ly.