regretfully
/rɪˈɡretfəli/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #6214 in the learning path
遗憾地；惋惜地
Definitions
adv. In a way that expresses sadness or disappointment about something.
遗憾地；惋惜地
Example
I regretfully declined the invitation because I was working.
因为要工作，我遗憾地谢绝了邀请。
The council regretfully announced that budget constraints would delay the construction of a new community centre.
市政委员会遗憾地宣布，预算限制将导致新社区中心推迟建设。
Collocations
- regretfully decline
- regretfully admit
- regretfully announce
Word family
- regret (v.)
- regretful (adj.)
- regrettable (adj.)
- regrettably (adv.)
Synonyms
- ruefully
Usage tip
regretfully强调人的遗憾；regrettably评价事情可惜。
FAQ
- What does regretfully mean?
- In a way that expresses sadness or disappointment about something.
- How is regretfully pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈɡretfəli/, US /rɪˈɡretfəli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
