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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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Doing so is time-consuming and often frustrating but is rarely regretted by U.S. policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

An FFT statement said it "regretted" the players' decision and it was "ready to engage in direct and constructive dialogue on governance issues".

From BBC • May 20, 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

The more I thought about Big Ma getting that phone call, the more I regretted being in detention with Danny the K. I missed being in class where everything was happening.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia