How do you use the word "regrettably" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "regrettably" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "regrettably": Regrettably, we have not received your reply. Regrettably, this self-centered behavior is absorbed by their children.

Regrettably Meaning

/rɪˈɡrɛtəbli/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

advIn a manner inspiring or deserving regret.

Sentence Examples

Regrettably, we have not received your reply.

Regrettably, this self-centered behavior is absorbed by their children.

Regrettably, he lacks the financial wherewithal to run a presidential campaign.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

None

Antonyms:

luckily

CEFR Practice Quiz

____, the heavy rain forced the organizers to cancel the outdoor concert yesterday.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

____, the event had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the organizers' control.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re- Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰreh₁d-der. Proto-Germanic *grētaną Frankish *grātander. Old French *greter Old French regreterbor. Middle English regretten English regret Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English regrettable Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English regrettably From regrettable + -ly.

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