Regretfully

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner expressing sorrow or disappointment about something that has happened or been done.

She regretfully declined the invitation to the party due to prior commitments.

With regret or sorrow for something that cannot be changed.

The manager regretfully informed the employees about the layoffs.

Used to indicate that one feels sorrowful about a particular situation.

He regretfully admitted that he had made a mistake in his calculations.

Expressing sadness or disappointment over a decision or outcome.

The author regretfully recognized that the book did not meet its expected release date.

From the word 'regret' combined with '-fully', indicating a manner of feeling regret.

regretfully yours

A phrase often used in correspondence to express regret.

regretfully decline

To refuse an invitation or offer with an expression of regret.

regret

A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.

regretful

Feeling or expressing regret.

Too bad

I couldn't make it to the party. It was a bummer, regretfully.

Sucks to be me

I forgot my wallet at home. Regretfully, I'm stuck here.