Regrettably (Adverb)
Meaning
By bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay".
Examples
- Regrettably the concert had to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- She was regrettably unable to recover from the devastating news of her loss.
- The new restaurant regrettably failed to meet our expectations on opening night.
- Regrettably the researchers did not receive the necessary funding for their groundbreaking project.
- Regrettably her severe illness forced her to retire prematurely and give up her dream career.