regretfully

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf eine Weise, die Bedauern ausdrückt' oder 'mit einem Gefühl von Trauer oder Enttäuschung über etwas'. Oft verwendet, um eine Aussage einzuleiten, die der Sprecher bedauert.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that shows or expresses regret' or 'with a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something.' It is often used to introduce a statement that the speaker is sorry about.

1. With regret or sorrowB2formal

   In a manner that expresses sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something.

   Mit Bedauern

   • Regretfully, we must cancel the event due to the weather.
   • She regretfully declined the job offer.
   • He regretfully admitted his mistake.

   Synonymeapologeticallycontritelydolefullymournfullypenitentlyremorsefullyruefullysadlysorrowfullywistfully

   Antonymecheerfullydelightedlygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. In a way that shows regretB2formal

   Used to describe an action done with a feeling of regret.

   Mit Bedauern

   • He regretfully handed in his resignation.
   • She regretfully watched her friend leave.
   • They regretfully accepted the decision.

   Synonymeapologeticallycontritelyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

   Antonymegladlyhappilyjoyfully