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regrettably

/ˈrɛɡrɪtəbli/ adverb · British & US

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What does regrettably mean?

adverb

Used to express regret or apology for something.

Example

"I'm afraid I have to cancel our plans, regrettably I have a prior commitment."

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Etymologically related

regret regretful regretfully regretted

Synonyms for regrettably

unfortunately alas sadly regretfully apologetically sorrowfully

Antonyms of regrettably

fortunately luckily happily

Rhymes with regrettably

relatively negatively positively negotiable