Regretfully

Pronunciation: /rɪɡˈrɛtfəliː/

Regretfully (adv)

  1. In a way that shows you feel sorry about something you did or something that happened.
  2. With sadness because you wish things had been different, even though you must accept the result.

Regretfully (adverb)

Examples

  • She regretfully accepted the decision.
  • They regretfully accepted the loss.