regretfully shake

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

Commonly used in the phrase 'shake one's head regretfully' to express sadness or disappointment about something.

regretfullyADVERB + VERB

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Examples (10)

  • He shook his head regretfully after hearing the bad news.
  • She regretfully shook her head when I asked if she could stay longer.
  • The doctor regretfully shook his head, indicating there was nothing more he could do.
  • Looking at the broken vase, the child shook his head regretfully.
  • "I'm afraid I can't help," he said, regretfully shaking his head.
  • They shook their heads regretfully as they watched the historic building being demolished.
  • The manager regretfully shook her head and informed him that the position had been filled.
  • Upon seeing the final score, the coach shook his head regretfully.
  • He regretfully shook his head when he realized he had missed the deadline.
  • We could only shake our heads regretfully at the missed opportunity.