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regret

noun, verb A2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

to feel sorry about something you did or did not do; that sad feeling

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done

In context

01

I regret not calling my grandmother earlier.

02

We regret to inform you that the interview is postponed.

Synonyms

remorse,sorrow,guilt

Antonyms

satisfaction,pride,joy

Collocations

deep regret,express regret,regret deeply

Verb forms

Past: regretted · Past participle: regretted · -ing: regretting

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗