regretfully
/rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/
re · gret · ful · ly
rɪ · ˈɡrɛt · fə · li
English Definition
adv. in a way that shows you are sorry
Significado en Español
lamentablemente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách đáng tiếc, hối hận
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “regretfully”:
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A
indifferently
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B
proudly
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C
sorrowfully
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D
joyfully
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C — sorrowfully.
“regretfully” means adv. in a way that shows you are sorry
Common questions about “regretfully”
What does “regretfully” mean?
regretfully — adv. in a way that shows you are sorry. In Chinese: 遗憾地，后悔地.
How do you pronounce “regretfully”?
regretfully is pronounced /rɪˈɡrɛtfəli/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · gret · ful · ly.
Is “regretfully” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. regretfully appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
