sadly mutter

Frequency: 6.55.2 per million words

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation, tinged with sadness.

sadlyADV. + VERB

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mutter

Examples (10)

  • She sadly muttered her goodbyes as the train pulled away.
  • "It's just not fair," he sadly muttered under his breath.
  • The old man would often sadly mutter about the good old days.
  • After hearing the news, she could only sadly mutter a few incoherent words.
  • He sadly muttered an apology, knowing it was too late to fix things.
  • "What a waste," the artist sadly muttered, looking at his ruined painting.
  • Even in victory, the defeated team's captain could only sadly mutter about their missed opportunities.
  • She heard him sadly mutter something about lost dreams as he walked away.
  • Don't just sadly mutter; speak up and express your feelings clearly.
  • He had been sadly muttering to himself for hours after receiving the bad news.