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regrettably::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alas, unfortunately, unluckily |
Examples of regrettably
regrettably
The council's enforcement powers in this situation are regrettably very limited.
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Regrettably, Turkey saw an opportunity to put in motion its plans for partition.
From the economist.com
Regrettably, any global change is likely to be made at the speed of the slowest.
From the economist.com
Regrettably, this concept, which is in place in other communities, was rejected.
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King's hearings threaten, regrettably, to further strain whatever trust exists.
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Well first, we'll give you the promotional poster, which is regrettably tasteful.
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Regrettably, when a game goes into a lull at this stage it can often be terminal.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Regrettably, the Senator's antiwar campaign is also based on hope, not reality.
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He said Karadzic regrettably chose his course and now must face the consequences.
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- Unfortunately: by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"
- Deserving regret; "regrettable remarks"; "it's regrettable that she didn't go to college"; "it's too bad he had no feeling himself for church"
- (Regrettable) Regrettables is an economic term to describe goods or services that do not add to utility themselves, but rather abate disutility. Examples would be health care, law enforcement and the justice system.
- In a manner inspiring or deserving regret
