REGRETTABLY Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

regrettably

adverb

Definition of regrettably

as in unfortunately

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of regrettably The world, regrettably, has a habit of changing. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 Our original predictions about the abject lack of viability have been proven regrettably accurate. — Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 25 May 2026 His successes were public, but regrettably, so were his failures. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for regrettably

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettably

Adverb

However, Mars and Saturn are unfortunately harshing that vibe a bit.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
There has been talk of getting the gang back together for a eons now, but nothing has come of it, unfortunately.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of unfortunately

Adverb

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

Adverb

Cory Monteith, who played the ultimate teen heartthrob Finn, tragically died at the age of 31 before the fifth season of the show.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 July 2026
More tragically, a fire at a shoe factory in China’s Fujian province earlier this month killed at least 28 people.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of tragically

Adverb

But its actual lead is Alice (Souheila Yacoub), a Frenchwoman unhappily married to Joseph’s older brother, Will (George Pullar).

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Wilde stars as one half of a struggling couple, unhappily married to a character played by Seth Rogen.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of unhappily

Browse Nearby Words

regrettable

regrettably

regretted

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Regrettably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettably. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of regrettably

adverb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

spindrift

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes