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

Yes, I think Herrick would have forgiven me for that momentary lapse into regretfulness over the white hawthorn.

From Pebbles on the shore [by] Alpha of the plough by Gardiner, A. G. (Alfred George)

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

"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

"I am sorry if I have hurt yours, sir," replied Donald, standing still, with a second expression of the same sentiment in the regretfulness of his face.

From The Mayor of Casterbridge by Hardy, Thomas