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😔regret

verb
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
regress regretful

Meaning

to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example Sentences

I deeply regret saying those harsh words to her.

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

Example Expressions

express regret

Synonyms

lament, repent, remorse, rue, sorrow, guilt, repentance
Entry 1
lament, repent, remorse, rue
Entry 2
remorse, sorrow, guilt, repentance

Antonyms

rejoice, celebrate, delight, satisfaction, contentment, pride, joy
Entry 1
rejoice, celebrate, delight
Entry 2
satisfaction, contentment, pride, joy

Collocations

regret deeply, express regret, feel regret, lifelong regret, deep regret, no regrets
Entry 1
regret deeply, express regret, feel regret, lifelong regret
Entry 2
deep regret, express regret, regret deeply, no regrets

More Example Sentences

He regrets wasting money forever.

I regret not preparing well forever.

We regret losing our temper forever.

He regrets quitting too early forever.

We regret ignoring the warning forever.

They regret missing the chance forever.

They regret breaking the promise forever.

I regret not speaking up at the right time.

She regrets trusting the wrong person forever.

It is regrettable that the problem has not been solved yet.

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