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Regrettably

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

In a manner inspiring or deserving regret..

Example Sentences

Your exam results are regrettably poor: you should regretfully reflect on all the time wasted reading comics.

Synonyms for regrettably

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What does regrettably mean?

Regrettably means In a manner inspiring or deserving regret..

What is a synonym for regrettably?

Common synonyms include regretfully, unfortunately, alas, unluckily.

What is the opposite of regrettably?

Possible antonyms include fortuitously, fortunately, as luck would have it, luckily.

How do you use regrettably in a sentence?

Your exam results are regrettably poor: you should regretfully reflect on all the time wasted reading comics.

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