REGRETTABLY

unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas

(adverb) by bad luck; “unfortunately it rained all day”; “alas, I cannot stay”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

regrettably (comparative more regrettably, superlative most regrettably)

In a manner inspiring or deserving regret.

Synonyms

• regretfully (when used as a sentence adverb)

• unfortunately

Source: Wiktionary



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28 February 2025

PRESCRIPTIVE

(adjective) pertaining to giving directives or rules; “prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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