regrettably
/rɪˈɡrɛtəbli
/adverb [sentence adverb]
Unfortunately (used to express apology for or sadness at something): regrettably, last night’s audience was a meagre one...
- In fact, this statement could not be further from reality - things are, regrettably, much worse.
- It's an arresting beginning, and one that regrettably proves to be a false alarm.
- On Friday, an impressive panel of speakers will address the main event which, regrettably, is confined to students and teachers.
Usage
On the use of regrettably and regretfully, see regretfully (usage).
- pseudocopulation
- pseudocortex
- pseudocosta
- pseudocostate
- pseudocroup
- pseudocubic
- pseudocubical
- pseudocumene
- pseudocyesis
- pseudocyphella
- pseudocyst
- pseudodeltidium
- pseudodementia
- pseudodike
- Pseudo-Dionysius
- pseudodiphtheria
- pseudodiphtheritic
- pseudodiploid
- pseudodiploidy
- pseudodipteral
- pseudodipteron
- pseudo-distance
- pseudodominance
- pseudodominant
- pseudodont