英語

regrettably

gb/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ us/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb formal C1 property
1

unfortunately; causing disappointment

Used to mean “unfortunately.”

用法パターン: Regrettably, [clause].
よくある間違い:
Often sounds too formal in casual conversation; “unfortunately” is more neutral.
類義語
unfortunately (More neutral and common in everyday speech.) | sadly (Often adds a more emotional tone.)
対義語
fortunately (Introduces a positive or lucky outcome instead.) | happily (Suggests the speaker is pleased about the outcome.)
コロケーション
regrettably, I |regrettably, we |regrettably, it |regrettably, the |regrettably late |regrettably common |regrettably true |regrettably absent |regrettably overlooked |regrettably unable
テーマ
emotions |communication |news |writing
例文
  • Regrettably, we won’t be able to attend the wedding.
  • The documents were, regrettably, lost during the move.
  • Regrettably, the project has been delayed again.
学習者向け例文
  • Regrettably, I can’t come today.
  • Regrettably, the store is closed.
adverb formal C1 property
2

with regret; in a regretful way

In a way that shows you feel sorry about something.

用法パターン: [someone] spoke/wrote [regrettably] about [something].
よくある間違い:
Don’t confuse with “regretfully”: both are close, but “regrettably” is more often used like “unfortunately.”
類義語
regretfully (More directly focused on the speaker’s feeling of regret.) | with regret (A common phrase alternative; often used in formal notices.)
対義語
proudly (Shows satisfaction rather than regret.)
コロケーション
said regrettably |added regrettably |spoke regrettably |wrote regrettably |looked back regrettably |regrettably admitted
テーマ
emotions |communication
例文
  • He spoke regrettably about how he treated his friends in college.
  • She looked back regrettably on the decision to quit her job so quickly.
学習者向け例文
  • He talked regrettably about the mistake.
文法
辞書形
regrettably
IPA
GB/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
US/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
音節・強勢
re - gret - tably (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gret)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: regrettably
  • Plural: regrettablies
表現

regrettably not.

1
/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli nˈɑt ‖/
fixed phrase formal

polite “unfortunately, no”

A formal way to say “No, unfortunately.”

例文
  • “Is there any chance of a refund?” “Regrettably not.”
  • “Will the tickets be available today?” “Regrettably not.”

regrettably, [clause]

1
/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli | klˈɔz/
fixed phrase formal

formal way to say “unfortunately”

A formal way to start a sentence meaning “unfortunately.”

例文
  • Regrettably, your application was not successful this time.
  • Regrettably, we have to cancel tomorrow’s meeting.

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