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- Dictionaryregret/rɪˈɡrɛt/
verb
- 1. feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do): "she immediately regretted her words" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do: "she expressed her regret at Virginia's death" Similar Opposite
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a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better: I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets. The manager expressed deep regret at/for the number of staff reductions.
The meaning of REGRET is to mourn the loss or death of. How to use regret in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Regret.
regret is distress of mind, sorrow for what has been done or failed to be done: to have no regrets. penitence implies a sense of sin or misdoing, a feeling of contrition and determination not to sin again: a humble sense of penitence. remorse implies pangs, qualms of conscience, a sense of guilt, regret, and repentance for sins committed ...
verb. decline formally or politely. “I regret I can't come to the party”. see more. noun. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. “he wrote a note expressing his regret ”. synonyms: rue, ruefulness, sorrow. see more.
Regret is distress of mind, sorrow for what has been done or failed to be done: to have no regrets. Penitence implies a sense of sin or misdoing, a feeling of contrition and determination not to sin again: a humble sense of penitence.
Definition of regret verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
regret. noun. /rɪˈɡret/. /rɪˈɡret/. [uncountable, countable] a sad feeling because of something that has happened or something that you have done or not done. a feeling/pang/twinge of regret. It is a matter of regret that no proper investigation was carried out at the time.
regret meaning, definition, what is regret: to feel sorry about something you have d...: Learn more.
a feeling of sadness about a situation, especially something that you wish you had not done: We married very young but we've been really happy and I've no regrets. It is with great regret that I announce Steve Adam's resignation.
regret. noun. /rɪˈɡrɛt/. [uncountable, countable] a feeling of sadness or disappointment that you have because of something that has happened, or something that you have done or not done It is with great regret that I accept your resignation.
