regretfully

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'таким образом, который выражает сожаление' или 'с чувством грусти или разочарования по поводу чего-либо'. Часто используется для введения утверждения, о котором говорящий сожалеет.esAdverbio que expresa tristeza o pesar por algo, o que se usa para introducir una afirmación sobre la cual el hablante siente remordimiento o decepción.frAdverbe signifiant « d’une manière qui exprime des regrets » ou « avec tristesse ou déception à propos de quelque chose ». Souvent utilisé pour introduire une déclaration que le locuteur déplore.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira que expressa arrependimento' ou 'com sentimento de tristeza ou decepção por algo'. É frequentemente usado para introduzir uma afirmação que o falante lamenta.zh副词，表示以遗憾、懊悔或悲伤的方式；也常用于引出说话人感到遗憾的陈述，相当于“遗憾的是”。arحالٌ يعني بطريقةٍ تُعبِّر عن الأسف أو الحزن أو خيبة الأمل تجاه أمرٍ ما، ويُستخدَم كثيرًا لتمهيد قولٍ يأسَف المتكلِّم عليه.

1. With regret or sorrow B2 formal

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

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

   ruС сожалениемescon pesarfravec regretdeMit BedauernptCom pesarzh遗憾地arبأسف

   Synonymes: apologeticallycontritelydolefullymournfullypenitentlyremorsefullyruefullysadlysorrowfullywistfully

   Antonymes: cheerfullydelightedlygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. In a way that shows regret B2 formal

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

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

   ruС сожалениемescon pesarfravec regretdeMit BedauernptCom pesarzh遗憾地arبأسف

   Synonymes: apologeticallycontritelyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

   Antonymes: gladlyhappilyjoyfully

• more regretfully comparative form
• most regretfully superlative form