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Regretfully vs. Regrettably
Regretfully
/rɪˈɡretfəli/Examples:
Regretfully, I won't be attending the meeting tomorrow.She regretfully declined his kind offer to help.Regretfully admitting his mistake, he apologized sincerely.
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Regrettably
/rɪˈɡretəbli/Examples:
Regrettably, I won't be able to attend the meeting.She regrettably informed her boss about the mistake.Regrettably, the funds were not sufficient for the project.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Regretfully means to express sorrow or disappointment over something. It's more personal and involves a feeling of regret.
- Regrettably means something is unfortunate or disappointing, but it does not necessarily involve personal emotion.
- You might use regretfully when you personally feel sorry or wish something had not happened.
- Regrettably is used when describing unfortunate circumstances, often in a more formal context.
- Remember: regretfully involves personal emotion, regrettably is about unfortunate situations.
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