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
Its title may be a mouthful, but the more accurate handle Apocalypse Now was, regrettably, already spoken for.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
There’s a method to flavor introductions, and, regrettably, retirements.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
As with 2019’s Little Women, Gerwig regrettably missed out on a directing nod again (not to mention lead actress Margot Robbie’s snub), though she and partner Noah Baumbach were recognized in the Best Adapted Screenplay category (which is a controversy in its own right).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2024
Well, there is sometimes, regrettably, a deep divide between politics and substance.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
Health challenges, too, can regrettably push some members toward the exit ramp.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2023
Her husband, Miles, regrettably, did not follow suit and wore a denim jacket instead.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2023
Through it all, Napoleon’s military genius is so peerless and unquestioned that Scott, regrettably, doesn’t feel compelled to unpack it.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
But Cities: Skylines 2 (C:S2) is regrettably available now in its current state.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Nov. 2023
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
There’s a method to flavor introductions, and, regrettably, retirements.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
As with 2019’s Little Women, Gerwig regrettably missed out on a directing nod again (not to mention lead actress Margot Robbie’s snub), though she and partner Noah Baumbach were recognized in the Best Adapted Screenplay category (which is a controversy in its own right).
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2024
Well, there is sometimes, regrettably, a deep divide between politics and substance.
—Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
Health challenges, too, can regrettably push some members toward the exit ramp.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2023
Her husband, Miles, regrettably, did not follow suit and wore a denim jacket instead.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2023
Through it all, Napoleon’s military genius is so peerless and unquestioned that Scott, regrettably, doesn’t feel compelled to unpack it.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
But Cities: Skylines 2 (C:S2) is regrettably available now in its current state.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 19 Nov. 2023
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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
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