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regret
noun as in upset over past action
Strongest matches
anguish, annoyance, apology, bitterness, concern, contrition, disappointment, discomfort, dissatisfaction, grief, heartache, heartbreak, misgiving, nostalgia, qualm, remorse, repentance, sorrow, uneasiness, worry
Strong matches
affliction, apologies, care, compunction, conscience, demur, dole, lamentation, pang, penitence, ruefulness, scruple, self-accusation, self-condemnation, self-disgust, self-reproach, woe
Weak match
verb as in be upset about
Example Sentences
The spokesperson also referred to previous comments Mandelson made to the Financial Times, in which he said: "I regret ever meeting him or being introduced to him by his partner Ghislaine Maxwell."
Both groups waged a vigorous campaign to convince voters who regretted signing the business group’s petition to later withdraw their names.
While he regrets his actions in this instance, Jackson told reporters he doesn’t see the need to stop celebrating so close to opposing fans.
Claudia said Débora regretted the graffiti but did not regret attending the 8 January protest, which she said was her "right" as she had lingering "doubts" about the outcome of the election.
In their statement, board members said they regret the impact the closure will have on employees and members, but noted that they believe this is “the most responsible path for all our stakeholders.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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