お気きの毒どく

expression, na-adjective

I'm sorry to hear that; that's a pity

Polite expression of sympathy or regret, often used when hearing unfortunate news. Can also describe a situation as pitiable. The base form is 気の毒; the お prefix adds politeness.

See also: 気の毒

• お気きの毒どくですが、今日きょうのイベントは中ちゅう止しになりました。

  I'm sorry to say, but today's event has been canceled.

• それはお気きの毒どくに。何なにかお手伝てつだいできることはありますか。

  That's a pity. Is there anything I can do to help?