regrettable

adjective
UK: /rɪˈɡretəbl/
US: /rɪˈɡretəbl/

  1. Causing sadness or disappointment.

    1. It's regrettable that we can't join you.
    2. It is regrettable that more people didn't attend the meeting, especially after we emphasized its importance.

  2. Deserving of regret; unfortunate.

    1. That was a regrettable mistake to make.
    2. The regrettable incident caused significant damage, leading to a review of safety protocols.

Synonyms

deplorable sad lamentable unhappy unfortunate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regrettable" in English means: Causing sadness or disappointment., Deserving of regret; unfortunate..

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

Synonyms for "regrettable": deplorable, sad, lamentable, unhappy, unfortunate.

Example usage of "regrettable": "It's regrettable that we can't join you.". More examples on the page.