regrettably

adverb

re·​gret·​ta·​bly ri-ˈgre-tə-blē 

1

: to a regrettable extent

a regrettably steep decline in wages

2

: it is to be regretted

regrettably, they could not attend

Examples of regrettably in a Sentence

The progress of the work was regrettably slow.

Recent Examples on the Web

And one that was regrettably imported in very limited quantities to the US—with this powertrain, only 80 units. —Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025

Be aware that generative AI can regrettably provide ineffective and even potentially harmful advice. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Yesterday, the cast—regrettably sans Timothée Chalamet—gathered in London for a screening of the Bob Dylan biopic, where Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro delivered very different takes on their leading lady style. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict makes this movie regrettably timely. —Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

regrettably

adverb

re·​gret·​ta·​bly ri-ˈgret-ə-blē 

1

: to an extent deserving regret

a regrettably big decline in wages

2

: it is regrettable : unfortunately

regrettably, I could not agree