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regretted

VERB

be upset about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologize bemoan deplore grieve lament repent

STRONG

bewail deprecate disapprove miss moan mourn repine rue weep

WEAK

be disturbed be sorry for cry over cry over spilled milk feel remorse feel sorry feel uneasy have compunctions have qualms kick oneself look back weep over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy delight praise

STRONG

approve endorse

WEAK

be content be satisfied

Example Sentences

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Later on Sunday Celtic FC issued a statement saying it regretted that the victory was followed by supporters entering the field of play.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“It was all my fault, and I just didn’t take care of my marriage,” he said, noting that he regretted the split.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Jones, 66, said he accepted his punishment and "deeply regretted" his behaviour.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Samsung said it regretted the union’s action, which it said causes concern and anxiety not only to the company but also to shareholders and the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It wasn’t until two moves ago—when we left Blessed, Alabama—that I regretted leaving.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry