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单词 regretting
释义

regret

1 of 2

verb

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

Kids Definition

regret

1 of 2 verb
re·​gret ri-ˈgret How to pronounce regret (audio)
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 How to pronounce regret (audio)
adjective

regretting

verb

present participle of regret
as in lamenting
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • lamenting
  • ruing
  • repenting
  • mourning
  • bemoaning
  • bewailing
  • deploring
  • sorrowing (for)
  • grieving (for)
  • aching (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enjoying
  • relishing
  • savoring
  • savouring
  • delighting (in)
  • reveling (in)
  • revelling (in)
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