I'm sorry to say

I'm sorry to say

Used to politely introduce or soften a statement that may be unpleasant, upsetting, or disappointing. I'm sorry to say that your application has been rejected due to a failure to provide adequate documentation. I was hoping I'd be there in time to see the performance, but they canceled my flight because of the snow, I'm sorry to say.See also: say, sorry

I’m ˈsorry to say

used for saying that something is disappointing: He didn’t accept the job, I’m sorry to say.See also: say, sorry