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hopefully [ˈhəʊpfʊlı] ADV

dreadfully ADV

1. dreadfully:

I . regret <regretted; regretting> [rıˈgret] VB trans

II . regret <regretted; regretting> [rıˈgret] VB intr

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She regretfully tolerates his antics because the puppy stopped a robber in their own home (by accident).
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His description of himself was that of all round naturalist, a type specimen he regarded regretfully as fast disappearing.
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After he died, regretfully, all his horses were sold.
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On account of being on duty, he regretfully was unable to liberate any souvenirs for himself.
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Regretfully, he has been forced to cancel all engagements during this period.
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At the time that objection to hopefully became publicized, grammar books relentlessly pointed out the distinction between regrettably and regretfully.
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House looks at her regretfully and quietly responds that he does not know why.
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Regretfully an image of an injury was used in error but swiftly deleted.
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The misuse of regretfully produces worse undesired results than hopefully, possibly contributing to disdain for the latter.
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The complaint was dismissed regretfully by the judge who said the court could not protect the legitimate part of the complainant's business in this case.
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