なna-adjective
regrettable
zannenda
meaning: is regrettable
state
feeling
examples
試合が中止になって残念だったね。
shiai ga chuushi ni natte zannen datta ne.
It was a shame the match got called off. casual
今回はご希望に添えず、誠に残念です。
konkai wa go kibou ni soezu, makoto ni zannen desu.
We are truly sorry that we cannot meet your wishes this time. formal