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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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Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett and the late Vice Chairman Charlie Munger famously regretted their decision to buy a department store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Later on Sunday Celtic FC issued a statement saying it regretted that the victory was followed by supporters entering the field of play.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“It was all my fault, and I just didn’t take care of my marriage,” he said, noting that he regretted the split.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Immediately, Barack and I regretted what we’d done.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama