Regrettably: meaning, definitions and examples
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regrettably
[ rɪˈɡrɛtəbli ]
formal
In a way that involves feeling sad or sorry about something.
Synonyms
apologetically, sadly, unfortunately
Examples of usage
- He regrettably informed us that the event had been canceled.
- She regrettably admitted her mistake.
- They regrettably had to decline the invitation.
informal
Used to introduce a statement expressing sadness or disappointment.
Synonyms
sadly, unfortunately, with regret
Examples of usage
- Regrettably, I won't be able to attend the party.
- I regrettably have to inform you that the project is postponed.
- Regrettably, the outcome was not as expected.
Translations
Translations of the word "regrettably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentavelmente
🇮🇳 दुर्भाग्यवश
🇩🇪 bedauerlicherweise
🇮🇩 sayangnya
🇺🇦 на жаль
🇵🇱 niestety
🇯🇵 残念ながら
🇫🇷 malheureusement
🇪🇸 lamentablemente
🇹🇷 maalesef
🇰🇷 유감스럽게도
🇸🇦 للأسف
🇨🇿 bohužel
🇸🇰 bohužiaľ
🇨🇳 可惜
🇸🇮 žal
🇮🇸 því miður
🇰🇿 өкінішке орай
🇬🇪 სამწუხაროდ
🇦🇿 təəssüf ki
🇲🇽 lamentablemente
Word origin
The word 'regrettably' originated from the verb 'regret', which comes from the Old French word 'regreter', meaning 'bewail the dead'. Over time, 'regret' evolved to include the feeling of sorrow or disappointment. The adverb 'regrettably' was formed by adding the suffix '-ably' to 'regret', indicating the manner in which something is done with sorrow or disappointment.
See also: regret, regretful, regretfully, regrettable.