regrettably
re·gret·ta·bly
adv \-blē\Definition of REGRETTABLY
1
: to a regrettable extent <a regrettably steep decline in wages>
2
: it is to be regretted <regrettably, they could not attend>
See Examples of REGRETTABLY
- The progress of the work was regrettably slow.
First Known Use of REGRETTABLY
1866
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