regrettably
Regrettably (adv) means In a way that is unfortunate and deserves regret. Example: “Regrettably, we were unable to save the building.”
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In a way that is unfortunate and deserves regret.
"Regrettably, we were unable to save the building."
How to use regrettably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnfortunately — used to describe a fact or situation, not a person's feelings.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more regrettably
- Superlative
- most regrettably
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_____, we were unable to save the building.
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Rhymes for regrettably
notably
probably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “regrettably” mean?
The word “regrettably” means in a way that is unfortunate and deserves regret. In plain terms, unfortunately — used to describe a fact or situation, not a person's feelings.
How do you use “regrettably” in a sentence?
Here is “regrettably” used in a sentence: “Regrettably, we were unable to save the building.”
What part of speech is “regrettably”?
“Regrettably” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of regrettably?
"regrettably" (adv) means in a way that is unfortunate and deserves regret.
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