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regrettably

/rɪˈɡrɛtəbli/
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Adjective:regrettable
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• adverb

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).

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Regrettably" is a sentence adverb meaning "it is to be regretted that" (equivalent to "unfortunately"), whereas "regretfully" means "in a manner full of regret or remorse" and describes a subject's emotional state (e.g., "He shook his head regretfully").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Regrettably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/regrettably
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