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Definition of regrettably in English: regrettablyadverb rɪˈɡrɛtəblirəˈɡrɛdəbli sentence adverb Unfortunately (used to express apology for or sadness at something) regrettably, last night's audience was a meagre one Example sentencesExamples - Dan had recently undergone major surgery for a heart complaint, but regrettably did not make a full recovery.
- But regrettably nothing tangible did come out after so long years of the Board's coming into existence.
- But, regrettably, the matter was and still is self-evidently one of public interest.
- Some bands, regrettably, have a message and are very serious about it.
- Although they have used dancers on occasion in their concerts, regrettably, they will not be doing so here.
- Elsewhere the standards are regrettably and evidently less exacting.
- She said that regrettably, the only other available public building in the area was across the Kilkenny border.
- The result, regrettably, is that the bank and the fund risk being run by people who might not be the best available choice for the job.
- It's an arresting beginning, and one that regrettably proves to be a false alarm.
- Lennox managed to score twice in the match but regrettably one of those was an own goal.
- On Friday, an impressive panel of speakers will address the main event which, regrettably, is confined to students and teachers.
- He also said that 120,000 monuments are recorded in Ireland, but regrettably many have been lost in progress.
- In fact, this statement could not be further from reality - things are, regrettably, much worse.
- The scheme has been very successful in the past, but, regrettably, has been somewhat inactive in some areas over the past number of years.
- The reality of the two day forum, regrettably, was vastly different.
- In recent times, many of us have regrettably not done the country any good.
- They've confirmed that regrettably, they will not be getting any more in until the New Year.
- With a large staff and entrance fees discouragingly high for small exhibitions, the future of these Hermitage Rooms is regrettably unsure.
- It attains its desired measure of solitude and, regrettably, much, much worse.
- The result is undeniably and regrettably messy.
Synonyms unluckily, sadly, regrettably, unhappily, woefully, lamentably, alas, sad to say, sad to relate
Usage On the use of regrettably and regretfully, see regretfully Definition of regrettably in US English: regrettablyadverbrəˈɡredəblērəˈɡrɛdəbli sentence adverb Unfortunately (used to express apology for or sadness at something) regrettably, last night's audience was a meager one Example sentencesExamples - Some bands, regrettably, have a message and are very serious about it.
- Dan had recently undergone major surgery for a heart complaint, but regrettably did not make a full recovery.
- They've confirmed that regrettably, they will not be getting any more in until the New Year.
- Lennox managed to score twice in the match but regrettably one of those was an own goal.
- In fact, this statement could not be further from reality - things are, regrettably, much worse.
- On Friday, an impressive panel of speakers will address the main event which, regrettably, is confined to students and teachers.
- It attains its desired measure of solitude and, regrettably, much, much worse.
- The reality of the two day forum, regrettably, was vastly different.
- Although they have used dancers on occasion in their concerts, regrettably, they will not be doing so here.
- It's an arresting beginning, and one that regrettably proves to be a false alarm.
- The result, regrettably, is that the bank and the fund risk being run by people who might not be the best available choice for the job.
- She said that regrettably, the only other available public building in the area was across the Kilkenny border.
- The scheme has been very successful in the past, but, regrettably, has been somewhat inactive in some areas over the past number of years.
- With a large staff and entrance fees discouragingly high for small exhibitions, the future of these Hermitage Rooms is regrettably unsure.
- He also said that 120,000 monuments are recorded in Ireland, but regrettably many have been lost in progress.
- The result is undeniably and regrettably messy.
- But regrettably nothing tangible did come out after so long years of the Board's coming into existence.
- But, regrettably, the matter was and still is self-evidently one of public interest.
- In recent times, many of us have regrettably not done the country any good.
- Elsewhere the standards are regrettably and evidently less exacting.
Synonyms unluckily, sadly, regrettably, unhappily, woefully, lamentably, alas, sad to say, sad to relate |