Sadly; unfortunately.

Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.

Apparently, according to others.

Alternative form of so to speak

(idiomatic, colloquial) "What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.

(idiomatic) To recite a prayer of invocation or thanksgiving at meal time.

present participle of nay-say

Negating; denial; the personality trait of contrariness.

To speak negatively of something. / To reply no.

(archaic) A refusal, denial, or negation.