Synonyms of regrettably

regrettably

adverb

as in unfortunately

Related Words

• unfortunately
• sadly
• lamentably
• tragically
• unhappily
• unluckily
• alack
• alas
• distressingly
• annoyingly
• ay
• irritatingly
• disgustingly
• alarmingly
• disturbingly
• terribly
• wirra
• vexingly
• woe
• awfully
• dreadfully
• traumatically
• horribly
• appallingly
• unsettlingly
• sickeningly
• horrendously
• abominably
• horridly
• unpleasantly
• vilely
• perturbingly
• badly
• disagreeably
• shockingly
• ill

Dissimilar Words

• fortunately
• happily
• luckily
• blessedly
• thankfully
• helpfully
• advantageously
• excellently
• superbly
• wonderfully
• marvelously
• well
• pleasantly
• delightfully
• sensationally
• gloriously
• charmingly
• favorably
• splendidly
• agreeably
• sweetly
• deliciously
• nicely
• gratifyingly
• pleasingly
• felicitously
• finely
• enjoyably
• satisfyingly
• pleasurably
• magnificently
• prettily
• great
• dreamily
• enchantingly
• winningly
• swimmingly
• grandly
• delectably
• welcomely
• palatably
• fetchingly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regrettably

The democratization of Internet access with cheap smartphones and 5G has also regrettably seeded a CSAM wild west, whereby anyone with access to a child and dire financial problems can instantly solve their money woes. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026

But lately, the chaos in the United States made the song seem regrettably apropos. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

But the obstacles blocking James from joining the Wolves are, regrettably, manifold — money being the first and foremost. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 July 2026

His legacy at this point is confined to the unfunded mandates of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the equally unfunded obligations created by ignoring a statute of repose for child abuse claims, regrettably upheld by a bare majority on the Maryland Supreme Court. — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026