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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regretted

Ahead of the ruling on Thursday, Song told reporters that he regretted his actions and was "sorry toward the people who gave me so much love", Seoul Economic Daily reported.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

That’s when I said something I immediately regretted: “You didn’t mind spending $100,000 when Mark needed it.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

I asked Cramer if he regretted telling the world about medbeds.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Staley has previously said he didn’t know about Epstein’s crimes and regretted associating with him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

She pushed herself up to her elbows and at once regretted it.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray