惜おしくも

adverb

regrettably; unfortunately; to one's regret

Expresses regret that something fell just short of a desired outcome, often used when someone nearly succeeded or when a good opportunity was missed.

• 惜おしくも優ゆう勝しょうを逃のがした。

  Regrettably, we missed the championship.

• 彼かれは惜おしくも一いち位いにはなれなかった。

  Unfortunately, he couldn't get first place.