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regrettably Antonyms

Opposite of regrettably

Pinning down the opposite of regrettably requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that gives rise to regret or disappointment; unfortunately (typically used as a sentence modifier to express sorrow over a statement or situation).

Usage Example

"fortunately, the museum will remain closed for the rest of the month due to structural repairs."

Strongest
fortunately
happily
Strong
thankfully
luckily
mercifully

Similar words to regrettably

Words similar to regrettably shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unfortunately
sadly
unhappily
alas
lamentably
deplorably
woefully
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• Nearby Words

regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
reground
regroup
regrow

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Regrettably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/regrettably
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