انگریزی

regrettably

gb/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/ us/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
C1 انگریزی
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adverb formal C1 property
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unfortunately; causing disappointment

Used to mean “unfortunately.”

استعمال کا انداز: Regrettably, [clause].
عام غلطی:
Often sounds too formal in casual conversation; “unfortunately” is more neutral.
ہم معنی الفاظ
unfortunately (More neutral and common in everyday speech.) | sadly (Often adds a more emotional tone.)
متضاد الفاظ
fortunately (Introduces a positive or lucky outcome instead.) | happily (Suggests the speaker is pleased about the outcome.)
لفظی تراکیب
regrettably, I |regrettably, we |regrettably, it |regrettably, the |regrettably late |regrettably common |regrettably true |regrettably absent |regrettably overlooked |regrettably unable
موضوعات
emotions |communication |news |writing
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] spoke/wrote [regrettably] about [something].
عام غلطی:
Don’t confuse with “regretfully”: both are close, but “regrettably” is more often used like “unfortunately.”
ہم معنی الفاظ
regretfully (More directly focused on the speaker’s feeling of regret.) | with regret (A common phrase alternative; often used in formal notices.)
متضاد الفاظ
proudly (Shows satisfaction rather than regret.)
لفظی تراکیب
said regrettably |added regrettably |spoke regrettably |wrote regrettably |looked back regrettably |regrettably admitted
موضوعات
emotions |communication
مثالیں
  • He spoke regrettably about how he treated his friends in college.
  • She looked back regrettably on the decision to quit her job so quickly.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He talked regrettably about the mistake.
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regrettably
IPA
GB/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
US/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
re - gret - tably (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gret)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: regrettably
  • Plural: regrettablies
عبارات

regrettably not.

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/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli nˈɑt ‖/
fixed phrase formal

polite “unfortunately, no”

A formal way to say “No, unfortunately.”

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

regrettably, [clause]

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/ɹɪɡɹˈɛtəbli | klˈɔz/
fixed phrase formal

formal way to say “unfortunately”

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

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

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