German word

bedauerlich

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈdaʊ̯ɐlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveregrettable

Example

Das Ergebnis ist bedauerlicher als erwartet.

The result is more regrettable than expected.

Illustration for bedauerlich (regrettable)

More examples

Ich finde das bedauerlich, aber wir können daraus lernen.

I find that regrettable, but we can learn from it.

Core concept

An unwanted result casts a shadow of sympathy and regret over an event or situation.

Common phrases

  • Das ist bedauerlich

    That is regrettable

  • etwas bedauerlich finden

    find something regrettable

Similar words

schade: Disappointing because an expectation or hope was not fulfilled.
traurig: Marked by emotional pain and sadness.
unglücklich: Unfavorable because of bad luck or an unfortunate circumstance.
bedauernswert: So unfortunate as to arouse sympathy or regret.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet eine Sache oder Situation, die Mitleid oder Bedauern auslöst und oft in formellen Aussagen verwendet wird.

Word origin

Bedauerlich is formed from bedauern, meaning 'to regret', with -lich, an adjective-forming suffix.

Usage tips

  • Bedauerlich is common in formal statements, while schade is more conversational for everyday disappointment.

Other meanings

  • unfortunateadjective
  • lamentableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • bedauernregretverb
  • das Bedauernregretnoun
  • bedauerlicherweiseregrettablyadverb

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