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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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He also regretted how few people share his love of these tiny objects.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

It also said that they regretted the impact their decision has had on Money, "for whom we have enormous respect".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

When she split with her ex-husband, a corporate lawyer who had always handled the finances, she regretted how much of a back seat she had taken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Buffett has said he regretted not selling Coca-Cola when it got expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For a moment Taran almost regretted his words.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander