1A feeling of disappointment or regret when something hoped for doesn't work out; used in expressions like 残念だ (that's a shame) and 残念ながら (unfortunately).
せっかくの旅行が雨で中止になって残念だ。
It's a shame that our long-awaited trip was cancelled because of rain.
残念ながら、今回は参加できません。
Unfortunately, I can't take part this time.
試合に負けて残念そうな顔をしていた。
He looked disappointed after losing the match.
残念な知らせですが、イベントは延期になりました。
I'm sorry to say this, but the event has been postponed.