Possible Clues:

• Regrettable comment on unsatisfactory work
• Regrettable, often said dismissively
• Tough old boy imprisoned by contemptible sort
• I have no sympathy
• Informally regrettable, a pity
• 'Tough...'
• That's regrettable, informally
• Kick up endless fuss? That's regrettable
• A pity, regrettable
• What a pity, hard luck