regret

noun
UK: /rɪˈɡret/
US: /rɪˈɡret/

  1. A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that you did or did not do.

    1. I felt regret about selling my old car. [ ] [ ]
    2. She expressed her deep regret at not visiting her grandmother more often before she passed away. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to say that you are sorry about something.

    1. I regret to inform you that your application was rejected. [ ] [ ]
    2. We regret any inconvenience caused by the late departure of the flight due to unexpected maintenance issues. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rue sorrow remorse lament contrition
regret verb

  1. To feel sorry about something you have done or something you have not done.

    1. I regret not studying harder in school. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people regret not taking more risks when they were younger and had fewer responsibilities. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel sad or disappointed about something.

    1. She may regret her decision later. [ ] [ ]
    2. I truly regret that I am unable to attend the conference due to a prior commitment. [ ] [ ]
regret adjective

  1. Used in polite expressions of apology or disappointment.

    1. It is regretful that the event was canceled. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company released a regretful statement acknowledging the error in their financial reports. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regret" in English means: A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that you did or did not do., Used to say that you are sorry about something..

The phonetic transcription of "regret" is /rɪˈɡret/ in British English and /rɪˈɡret/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regret": rue, sorrow, remorse, lament, contrition.

Example usage of "regret": "I felt regret about selling my old car.". More examples on the page.