Usually means: Sadly, unfortunately, often with disappointment.
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  1. regrettably: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
  2. regrettably: Merriam-Webster
  3. regrettably: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
  4. regrettably: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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  8. regrettably: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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  11. regrettably: Cambridge Essential American English Dictionary
  12. regrettably: Rhymezone
  13. regrettably: FreeDictionary.org
  14. regrettably: Mnemonic Dictionary
  15. regrettably: TheFreeDictionary.com

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▸ adverb:  In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.

Similar:
unluckily, unfortunately, alas, lamentably, regretfully, regrettingly, unregretfully, ruefully, remorsefully, unhappily, more...

Opposite:
fortunately, happily, pleasantly

Phrases:
regrettably serious or unpleasant, opposite of regrettably, more...

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Similar:
unluckily, unfortunately, alas, lamentably, regretfully, regrettingly, unregretfully, ruefully, remorsefully, unhappily, more...

Opposite:
fortunately, happily, pleasantly

Phrases:
regrettably serious or unpleasant, opposite of regrettably, more...

Colors:
    gray,     charcoal,     taupe,     mauve,     sepia, more...



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