regret
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
regrets;
regretted;
regretting
regrets;
regretted;
regretting
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGRET
[+ object]
1
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to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do)
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to have regrets about (something)
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Don't say anything you might regret later.
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I deeply regret what I said.
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She does not regret leaving him.
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He regrets not traveling more when he was younger.
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He says he doesn't regret anything that he's done in his life.
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If you don't travel now, you might live to regret it. [=you might feel sorry or disappointed about it in the future]
2
not used in progressive tenses
— used formally and in writing to express sad feelings about something that is disappointing or unpleasant
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We regret to inform you [=we are sorry to tell you] that we have offered the job to someone else.
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We regret any inconvenience these delays may cause.
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Dr. Smith regrets that she will be unable to attend. [=Dr. Smith cannot attend]
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It is to be regretted [=it is regrettable/unfortunate] that the program has lost its funding.
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regret
/rɪˈgrɛt/
noun
plural
regrets
2
regret
/rɪˈgrɛt/
noun
plural
regrets
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGRET
1
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a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that you did or did not do
[count]
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She has no regrets about leaving him.
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My greatest regret is not going to college.
[noncount]
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She expressed (her) regret for calling me a liar.
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To my regret, I never visited Europe.
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It is with deep regret that he is announcing his resignation.
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Much to the regret of my parents, I decided not to go to college. = Much to my parents' regret, I decided not to go to college. [=my parents were disappointed that I did not go to college]
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regrets
[plural]
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a statement saying politely that you will not be able to go to a meeting, party, etc.
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My coworker gives/sends her regrets for not being able to attend the meeting.
