regretfulness

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Occasionally, welcome self-incrimination creeps into the schematic monologues, as exemplified by the arrogance of a hedge fund manager, or the regretfulness of a publicist, who has given his life over to feeding egos.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2021

"Learning all the world!" said her mother smiling, though there was a little touch of regretfulness not quite kept down.

From Say and Seal, Volume I by Warner, Susan

Esther listened silently, with perfect faith in the speaker and his statements, with a little undefined sort of regretfulness.

From A Red Wallflower by Warner, Susan

Former days started up before her in a rapid vision, each bringing with it regretfulness for unkind words, deferred caresses, rough treatment even.

From His Masterpiece by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

She gave a little grave glance at him, grave with a background of regretfulness, and placed herself back in her former position; pushing her questions no further.

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan