regret

/rɪˈɡrɛt/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Synonyms
noun
  1. 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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