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Another word for regrettably

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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

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

Strongest
unfortunately
sadly
Strong
alas
unhappily
lamentably
deplorably
Weak
woefully

Opposites of regrettably

The opposite of regrettably shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fortunately
happily
thankfully
luckily
mercifully
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• Nearby Words

regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
reground
regroup
regrow

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