regretfulness

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnəs/
noun
  1. The state or quality of feeling sad, sorry, or guilty about something that happened or that you did or did not do.
    • He spoke with such regretfulness that everyone felt sorry for him.
    • Her regretfulness was clear from the tears in her eyes.
    • The letter was full of regretfulness for the lost friendship.
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