Regretfully Meaning in English
word · lemma: regretful
ɹɪˈɡɹɛtfəɫi
ri-GRET-fuh-lee
ɹɪɡɹˈɛtfəli
ri-GRET-fuh-lee
Definition
Used to say that someone does something with regret or sadness. It is often used to introduce bad news or an apology.
Usage & Nuances
'Regretfully' is formal and usually introduces negative information or apologies: 'Regretfully, we must decline.' Do not confuse with 'regrettably', which comments on a situation instead of a person’s feelings.
Spanish: lamentablemente - con pesarPortuguese (BR): lamentavelmente - com pesarPortuguese (PT): lamentavelmente - com pesarChinese (Simplified): 遗憾地 - 后悔地Chinese (Traditional): 遺憾地 - 後悔地Hindi: अफसोस के साथ - दुःखपूर्वकArabic: للأسف - بندمBengali: দুঃখভরে - অনুশোচনাভরেRussian: с сожалениемJapanese: 残念そうに - 後悔しながらVietnamese: một cách tiếc nuốiKorean: 유감스럽게 - 아쉽게Turkish: üzülerekUrdu: افسوس کے ساتھIndonesian: dengan menyesal
Example Sentences
Regretfully, we cannot attend your party.
basic
He spoke regretfully about his mistake.
basic
She regretfully apologized for being late.
basic
Regretfully, he handed in his resignation after many years at the company.
natural
We must regretfully inform you that your application was not successful.
natural
She looked at the empty room and smiled regretfully, remembering happier times.
natural