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regret
[ ri-gret ]
verb (used with object)
- to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.):
He no sooner spoke than he regretted it.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
Antonyms:
- to think of with a sense of loss:
to regret one's vanished youth.
noun
- a sense of loss, disappointment, dissatisfaction, etc.
- a feeling of sorrow or remorse for a fault, act, loss, disappointment, etc.
Antonyms:
- regrets, a polite, usually formal refusal of an invitation:
I sent her my regrets.
- a note expressing regret at one's inability to accept an invitation:
I have had four acceptances and one regret.
regret
/ ɪˈɡɛ /
verb
- may take a clause as object or an infinitive to feel sorry, repentant, or upset about
- to bemoan or grieve the death or loss of
noun
- a sense of repentance, guilt, or sorrow, as over some wrong done or an unfulfilled ambition
- a sense of loss or grief
- plural a polite expression of sadness, esp in a formal refusal of an invitation
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈٴڳܱ, adjective
- ˈٴڳܱness, noun
- ˈٳٱ, noun
- ˈٳٲ, adjective
- ˈٳٲ, adverb
- ˈٴڳܱly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·t noun
- ·tԲ· adverb
- ܲr·t adjective
- ܲr·tԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of regret1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
When asked if he had any sympathy for his victims, Abbas said that he never did before the Kardashian heist, "but this time I do regret what I did… It opened my eyes."
He said he wants to accomplish a great deal so he can leave with no regrets.
But these feelings can fade and it’s possible to experience regret afterwards.
A statement with the settlement expressed regret on his part - but contained no admission of liability or an apology.
But when topics turn elsewhere — their biggest Hollywood regrets, for example, or expounding on who should join them on the Mt.
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