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Regrettably vs Unfortunately - What's the difference?

regrettably | unfortunately |

Unfortunately is a synonym of regrettably.



As adverbs the difference between regrettably and unfortunately

is that regrettably is in a manner inspiring or deserving regret while unfortunately is happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.

regrettably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.

    • Synonyms

    * regretfully * unfortunately

    unfortunately

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
  • *
    • Unfortunately , the uproar awoke Mr. Jones, who sprang out of bed, making sure that there was a fox in the yard.

    Synonyms

    * (through bad luck) regrettably, unluckily, sadly, sad to say

    Antonyms

    * (through bad luck) fortunately, luckily