regrettably (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡretəbli/
Definition
In a way that causes or expresses regret; unfortunately.
Examples
Regrettably, the flight has been delayed by two hours.
He was, regrettably, unable to attend the wedding.
The company's profits declined regrettably in the last quarter.
How to Use regrettably
- regrettably + adjective (collocation)
- Used to describe a quality or state that is undesirable. — "The results were regrettably poor."
- regrettably + past participle (collocation)
- Used to describe an action that was unfortunately completed or did not happen. — "The event was regrettably canceled."
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