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- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/
- /rɪˈɡret.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/
Definition of regrettably word
- adjective regrettably causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable. 1
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Origin of regrettably
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Middle French regret(t)able; see regret, -able
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Parts of speech for Regrettably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
regrettably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adv regrettably
- deplorably — causing or being a subject for grief or regret; lamentable: the deplorable death of a friend.
- disastrously — causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.
- dismally — causing gloom or dejection; gloomy; dreary; cheerless; melancholy: dismal weather.
- distressingly — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- gravely — Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.
adverb regrettably
- alas — You use alas to say that you think that the facts you are talking about are sad or unfortunate.
- disappointingly — failing to fulfill one's hopes or expectations: a disappointing movie; a disappointing marriage.
- harmfully — In a harmful manner.
- inopportunely — In an inopportune manner.
- woefully — affected with, characterized by, or indicating woe: woeful melodies.
Antonyms for regrettably
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