lamentably
In unfortunate fashion
Lamentably means in a way that deserves regret or sorrow—unfortunately, deplorably.
It often introduces bad news or acknowledges failure: Lamentably, the funding fell through.
The word can also intensify something disappointing: The response was lamentably inadequate.
It carries a tone of genuine regret rather than casual disappointment.
Expressing bad luck
- regrettablyWith disappointment expressed
- sadlyIn a sorrowful manner
- deplorablyIn a shameful way
- woefullyIn a lamentable way
pitifully · disappointingly · distressingly · shamefully · grievously · alas · unhappily · sorrowfully
With sorrowful regret
- regretfullyWith feelings of sorrow
- apologeticallyIn a sorry manner
- contritelyWith guilt and regret
- penitentlyWith sincere regret
remorselessly · guiltily · shamefacedly · repentantly · abashedly
unfortunately
Expressing bad luck
- regrettablyWith disappointment expressed
- sadlyIn a sorrowful manner
- deplorablyIn a shameful way
woefully · pitifully · disappointingly · distressingly · shamefully · grievously · alas · unhappily · sorrowfully · mournfully
ruefully
With sorrowful regret
- regretfullyWith feelings of sorrow
- apologeticallyIn a sorry manner
- contritelyWith guilt and regret
penitently · remorselessly · guiltily · shamefacedly · repentantly · abashedly
lamentablyfortunately
By favorable circumstance
happily · thankfully · auspiciously · luckily · mercifully
lamentablyadmirably
Deservingly of esteem
commendably · creditably · laudably · well · excellently