REGRETTABLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

regrettably

adverb

Definition of regrettably

as in unfortunately

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Recent Examples of regrettably While there’s seemingly no limit to the stylish market totes on offer this summer, there is, regrettably, a limit to how many will fit in my closet. — Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 26 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for regrettably

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And, unfortunately, in addition to domestic violence, in addition to violence against vulnerable groups like women and children, this sort of thing is widespread.

— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Its technological perversions, unfortunately, end up quite mundane.

— Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of unfortunately

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The dine-in omakase counter has sadly departed, but in its stead, Café Sushi Shoten has adopted a to-go model paired with Japanese groceries and sundries that is no less authentic, engaging, and delicious.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
In the series, which was sadly canceled after season 1, Martin played Josh Teitelbaum.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of sadly

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The Locke works are placed directly above and below a small Albers; inches away from each are examples of minerals, in their own display cases, which, jutting out from the wall, distract lamentably from the canvases.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
Our attorney general’s hyperbolic statements, lamentably, do little to help on that front.

— Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026

Definition of lamentably

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In the weeks since, a few more details have leaked out about the top-secret affair (though, tragically, no wedding photos yet).

— Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
And while Jones tragically died of brain cancer last year at 45, shortly after opening another venue, Club 101, in the East Village, his vision for a room that hosts unforgettable experiences lives on in both places.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

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