regretfully

• Adverbe 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.

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.

   avec regret

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

   Synonymesapologeticallycontritelydolefullymournfullypenitentlyremorsefullyruefullysadlysorrowfullywistfully

   Antonymescheerfullydelightedlygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. In a way that shows regretB2formal

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

   avec regret

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

   Synonymesapologeticallycontritelyremorsefullyrepentantlyruefullysorrowfully

   Antonymesgladlyhappilyjoyfully