lamentably

adverb

Definition of lamentablynext
as in sadly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamentably
  1. sadly
  2. unfortunately
  3. regrettably
  4. unhappily
Adverb
  • There are, sadly, many places in the world where horrific abuses are committed.
    James Longman, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But the two-time Globe winner sadly couldn’t muster nominations for either performance this year.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sadly
Adverb
  • And then, unfortunately, my mental health declined quite a lot.
    David Chiu, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This murder is unfortunately a symbol of the times.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfortunately
Adverb
  • The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict makes this movie regrettably timely.
    Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The segment regrettably races toward the conclusion, but at least there’s a motivation to Lisa’s violent actions.
    Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of regrettably
Adverb
  • His thoughts about the environment, the future, and parenting come into sharp relief through his current job at a restaurant, where he is unhappily employed.
    Jade S. Sasser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Breton’s broader fight with X over the DSA’s compliance regime is still underway and looks likely to end up in the EU’s courts, almost certainly unhappily for Musk.
    The Editors, National Review, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of unhappily
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