regrettably

adverb
UK: /rɪˈɡretəbli/
US: /rɪˈɡretəbli/

  1. Used to say you wish something was not true or had not happened.

    1. Regrettably, I can't accept your invitation to the party, as I have other plans.
    2. Regrettably, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been postponed indefinitely.

  2. In a way that expresses sorrow or disappointment.

    1. Regrettably, he missed his train because of the traffic.
    2. The funding, regrettably, was insufficient to complete the research project successfully.

Synonyms

unfortunately sadly alas unhappily

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regrettably" in English means: Used to say you wish something was not true or had not happened., In a way that expresses sorrow or disappointment..

The phonetic transcription of "regrettably" is /rɪˈɡretəbli/ in British English and /rɪˈɡretəbli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regrettably": unfortunately, sadly, alas, unhappily.

Example usage of "regrettably": "Regrettably, I can't accept your invitation to the party, as I have other plans.". More examples on the page.