Synonyms & related words for regrettably

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Words related to regrettably

Explore words related to regrettably — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unfortunately, unluckily, alas, sadly, regretfully, unhappily, lamentably, regrettable. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does regrettably come from?

The word regrettably breaks down into 3 roots of Latin and Old French origin: re-, from Latin re (“again, intensive”); gret, from Old French grater (“to weep, lament”); and -ably, from Latin -abilis (“in a manner able to be”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.