regret

[ri-gret] / rɪˈgrɛt /

NOUN

upset over past action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anguish annoyance apology bitterness concern contrition disappointment discomfort dissatisfaction grief heartache heartbreak misgiving nostalgia qualm remorse repentance sorrow uneasiness worry

STRONG

affliction apologies care compunction conscience demur dole lamentation pang penitence ruefulness scruple self-accusation self-condemnation self-disgust self-reproach woe

WEAK

regretfulness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness comfort contentment delight happiness joy pleasure relief satisfaction

STRONG

ignorance negligence

WEAK

contentedness

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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"Expressing regret for causing offence is not the same as acknowledging the wider impact of words used. Leadership requires accountability as well as openness to debate."

From BBC

I feel a growing dissatisfaction, a rift that I deeply regret.

From Barron's

He said Myhrvold knew Epstein because he attended TED conferences and regretted that he ever met him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Staley and Black have said they were unaware of Epstein’s crimes and regretted their associations with him.

From The Wall Street Journal

She recalls the moment she decided to waive her legal right to anonymity, and how she has never regretted that decision.

From BBC

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