regretfully
/rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/
adverb
- In a way that shows sadness, disappointment, or guilt about something.
- They regretfully declined the invitation due to prior plans.
- He regretfully admitted that he had forgotten her birthday.
- She shook her head regretfully as she looked at the broken vase.
- Used to express that something is unfortunate or disappointing (sentence adverb).
- Regretfully, the concert has been canceled due to bad weather.
- Regretfully, the old library will be torn down next month.
- Regretfully, we cannot accept returns after 30 days.
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