regret
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
verb
- To feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that happened or that you did or did not do.
- I regret not studying harder for the exam.
- He regrets selling his old guitar.
- She immediately regretted her harsh words.
- Used in polite expressions to say you are sorry about a situation, especially when giving bad news.
- The airline regrets the delay of flight 207.
- I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.
- We regret to inform you that your application was not successful.
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noun
- A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or guilt about something that happened or that you did or did not do.
- She expressed her regret for the mistake.
- My biggest regret is not traveling more when I was young.
- He felt a deep sense of regret after quitting his job.
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