REGRET

/ɹiˈɡɹɛt/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Definition

  1. noun sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. — synonyms: sorrow, rue, ruefulness
  2. verb feel remorse for. — synonyms: repent, rue
  3. verb feel sad about the loss or absence of.
  4. verb decline formally or politely.
  5. verb express with regret.

Examples

  • “He regretted his words.”
  • “I regret that I have to do this, but I don't have a choice.”

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