regret

1 of 2

verb

re·gret ri-ˈgret How to pronounce regret (audio)

regretted; regretting

transitive verb

: to mourn the loss or death of

: to miss very much

: to be very sorry for

regrets his mistakes

intransitive verb

: to experience regret

regretter noun

regret

2 of 2

noun

: sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair

: an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow)

regrets plural : a note politely declining an invitation

Example Sentences

Verb Don't say anything you might regret later. I deeply regret what I said. She does not regret leaving him. He regrets not traveling more when he was younger. He says he doesn't regret anything that he's done in his life. Noun She has no regrets about leaving him. My greatest regret is not going to college. To my regret, I never visited Europe. It is with deep regret that he is announcing his resignation. My coworker gives her regrets for not being able to attend the meeting. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Although the city has no shortage of charms to capture your attention, travelers in the know won’t regret renting a car and heading out of town to explore the less-frequented parts of Portugal. —

Stephanie Walden, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023 Older drinkers might regret a certain loss of tension. —

John Mariani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 But the Dolphins will regret their early opportunities that resulted in field goals, where Tagovailoa delivered catchable balls to receivers who were unable to come up with the big touchdowns Miami needed in this game. —

Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2022 Diana does not regret her decision to come to America. —

John Johnston, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2022 Atlanta coach Arthur Smith doesn’t regret the call. —

oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022 The Lions probably don't regret passing on Fields with the seventh pick of the 2021 NFL draft, not yet at least. —

Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2022 Still, Lawrence doesn't regret becoming the leading lady of The Hunger Games, the movies that ended up catapulting her career into superstardom. —

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022 The memoir comes on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which documented their love story and decision to step down as working royals—a decision Harry clearly does not regret. —

Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2023

Noun

There’s no room for regret in their lives, especially about her immigration work. —

Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Feb. 2023 Two non-union colleagues approached her in the parking lot and expressed their regret at not being able to strike alongside her. —

Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 The decision became a regret that haunted her for decades. —

Nick Maslow, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 In the future, a company has built technology to implant artificial memories into people close to death, enabling them to pass away without guilt or regret. —

PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2023 Sabatini expressed some regret in a later email to CNN, acknowledging reports about him to an extent. —

Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 12 Feb. 2023 Henry had to act quickly, but immediately feels extreme regret; despite Joel and Ellie's contentions, Henry then points the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. —

William Goodman, Men's Health, 11 Feb. 2023 For the violinist, the obligation is to bring an adult experience to the part; the piece demands a performer who has felt the emotions of the piece: longing, recollection, and regret. —

Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023 Movement may be especially beneficial in helping people process feelings that are too difficult or frightening to talk or write about, like anger or regret. —

Julia Ries, SELF, 30 Jan. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

regret

1 of 2 verb

re·gret ri-ˈgret How to pronounce regret (audio)

regretted; regretting

: to mourn the loss or death of

: to miss very much

: to be keenly sorry for

: to experience regret

regret

2 of 2 noun

: sorrow aroused by events beyond one's control

: an expression of sorrow or disappointment

plural : a note politely turning down an invitation

regretful

-ˈgret-fəl How to pronounce regret (audio)

adjective

regret 1 of 2

verb

as in to lament

to feel sorry or dissatisfied about we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

lament
repent
rue
mourn
bewail
deplore
bemoan
sorrow (for)
grieve (for)
ache (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

enjoy
relish
savour
delight (in)
savor
revel (in)

regret

2 of 2

noun

as in remorse

a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing she was consumed with regret for belittling him in public and felt much better once she had apologized

Synonyms & Similar Words

remorse
guilt
shame
remorsefulness
sadness
repentance
rue
sorrow
contrition
grief
penitence
self-reproach
apology
anguish
qualm
contriteness
blame
compunction
embarrassment
misgiving
scruple
responsibility
chagrin
culpability
ruth
prick
distress
excuses
fault
mea culpa
liability
rap
hand-wringing
bloodguilt
bloodguiltiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impenitence
remorselessness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of regret are anguish, grief, sorrow, and woe. While all these words mean "distress of mind," regret implies pain caused by deep disappointment, fruitless longing, or unavailing remorse.

nagging regret for missed opportunities

In some situations, the words anguish and regret are roughly equivalent. However, anguish suggests torturing grief or dread.

the anguish felt by the parents of the kidnapped child

The meanings of grief and regret largely overlap; however, grief implies poignant sorrow for an immediate cause.

the inexpressible grief of the bereaved parents

The words sorrow and regret can be used in similar contexts, but sorrow implies a sense of loss or a sense of guilt and remorse.

a family united in sorrow upon the patriarch's death

While in some cases nearly identical to regret, woe is deep or inconsolable grief or misery.

cries of woe echoed throughout the bombed city

单词	regret
释义	regret 1 of 2 verb re·gret ri-ˈgret regretted; regretting transitive verb 1 a : to mourn the loss or death of b : to miss very much 2 : to be very sorry for regrets his mistakes intransitive verb : to experience regret regretter noun regret 2 of 2 noun 1 : sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair 2 a : an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow) b regrets plural : a note politely declining an invitation Synonyms Verb bemoan deplore lament repent rue Noun contriteness contrition guilt penitence remorse remorsefulness repentance rue self-reproach shame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Don't say anything you might regret later. I deeply regret what I said. She does not regret leaving him. He regrets not traveling more when he was younger. He says he doesn't regret anything that he's done in his life. Noun She has no regrets about leaving him. My greatest regret is not going to college. To my regret, I never visited Europe. It is with deep regret that he is announcing his resignation. My coworker gives her regrets for not being able to attend the meeting. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Although the city has no shortage of charms to capture your attention, travelers in the know won’t regret renting a car and heading out of town to explore the less-frequented parts of Portugal. —Stephanie Walden, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023 Older drinkers might regret a certain loss of tension. —John Mariani, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022 But the Dolphins will regret their early opportunities that resulted in field goals, where Tagovailoa delivered catchable balls to receivers who were unable to come up with the big touchdowns Miami needed in this game. —Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2022 Diana does not regret her decision to come to America. —John Johnston, The Enquirer, 9 Dec. 2022 Atlanta coach Arthur Smith doesn’t regret the call. —oregonlive, 27 Nov. 2022 The Lions probably don't regret passing on Fields with the seventh pick of the 2021 NFL draft, not yet at least. —Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2022 Still, Lawrence doesn't regret becoming the leading lady of The Hunger Games, the movies that ended up catapulting her career into superstardom. —Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Nov. 2022 The memoir comes on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which documented their love story and decision to step down as working royals—a decision Harry clearly does not regret. —Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2023 Noun There’s no room for regret in their lives, especially about her immigration work. —Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Feb. 2023 Two non-union colleagues approached her in the parking lot and expressed their regret at not being able to strike alongside her. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 The decision became a regret that haunted her for decades. —Nick Maslow, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023 In the future, a company has built technology to implant artificial memories into people close to death, enabling them to pass away without guilt or regret. —PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2023 Sabatini expressed some regret in a later email to CNN, acknowledging reports about him to an extent. —Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 12 Feb. 2023 Henry had to act quickly, but immediately feels extreme regret; despite Joel and Ellie's contentions, Henry then points the gun at his own head and pulls the trigger. —William Goodman, Men's Health, 11 Feb. 2023 For the violinist, the obligation is to bring an adult experience to the part; the piece demands a performer who has felt the emotions of the piece: longing, recollection, and regret. —Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023 Movement may be especially beneficial in helping people process feelings that are too difficult or frightening to talk or write about, like anger or regret. —Julia Ries, SELF, 30 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English regretten, from Anglo-French regreter, from re- + -greter (perhaps of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep) — more at greet First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Phrases Containing regret much to someone's regret live to regret (something) agonies of guilt/remorse/regret much to the regret of (someone) regret to say much to someone's regret live to regret (something) agonies of guilt/remorse/regret much to the regret of (someone) regret to say Kids Definition regret 1 of 2 verb re·gret ri-ˈgret regretted; regretting 1 a : to mourn the loss or death of b : to miss very much 2 : to be keenly sorry for 3 : to experience regret regret 2 of 2 noun 1 : sorrow aroused by events beyond one's control 2 a : an expression of sorrow or disappointment b plural : a note politely turning down an invitation regretful -ˈgret-fəl adjective regret 1 of 2 verb as in to lament to feel sorry or dissatisfied about we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lament repent rue mourn bewail deplore bemoan sorrow (for) grieve (for) ache (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enjoy relish savour delight (in) savor revel (in) regret 2 of 2 noun as in remorse a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing she was consumed with regret for belittling him in public and felt much better once she had apologized Synonyms & Similar Words remorse guilt shame remorsefulness sadness repentance rue sorrow contrition grief penitence self-reproach apology anguish qualm contriteness blame compunction embarrassment misgiving scruple responsibility chagrin culpability ruth prick distress excuses fault mea culpa liability rap hand-wringing bloodguilt bloodguiltiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms impenitence remorselessness Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of regret are anguish, grief, sorrow, and woe. While all these words mean "distress of mind," regret implies pain caused by deep disappointment, fruitless longing, or unavailing remorse. nagging regret for missed opportunities In some situations, the words anguish and regret are roughly equivalent. However, anguish suggests torturing grief or dread. the anguish felt by the parents of the kidnapped child The meanings of grief and regret largely overlap; however, grief implies poignant sorrow for an immediate cause. the inexpressible grief of the bereaved parents The words sorrow and regret can be used in similar contexts, but sorrow implies a sense of loss or a sense of guilt and remorse. a family united in sorrow upon the patriarch's death While in some cases nearly identical to regret, woe is deep or inconsolable grief or misery. cries of woe echoed throughout the bombed city
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regret

verb

noun

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing regret

Kids Definition

verb

noun

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