regrettably — used to express regret or disappointment about something unfortunate or undesirable
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to express regret or disappointment about something unfortunate or undesirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈɡretəbli/
Korean meaning: 유감스럽게도, 안타깝게도
Korean pronunciation: 리**그레**터블리
Example Sentences
- Regrettably, my cooking skills are still at the level of burning water.
- Regrettably, the meeting has been postponed until further notice.
- Regrettably, I must inform you that your pizza delivery took a detour through my stomach.
regrettably
ADVERB//rɪˈɡretəbli//
used to express regret or disappointment about something unfortunate or undesirable
used to express regret or disappointment about something unfortunate or undesirable
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Origin
From the French word 'regretter' (to regret), which likely comes from Old French 're-' (again) + 'greter' (to weep or lament). The suffix '-ably' converts the adjective form into an adverb.
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“Regrettably, my cooking skills are still at the level of burning water.”
“Regrettably, the meeting has been postponed until further notice.”
“Regrettably, I must inform you that your pizza delivery took a detour through my stomach.”
“The project was regrettably abandoned due to lack of funding.”
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