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   regret

   /rɪˈɡrɛt/

   verb

   • 1. feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do): "she immediately regretted her words" Similar be sorry aboutfeel contrite aboutfeel apologetic aboutfeel remorse about/forbe remorseful aboutruerepent (of)feel repentant aboutbe regretful at/abouthave a conscience aboutblame oneself formourngrieve for/overfeel grief atweep oversigh overfret aboutpine overfeel sad aboutbe regretful at/aboutlamentfeel sorrow atsorrow forbe upset/disappointed aboutdeploreOpposite applaudwelcome
   • ▪ used in polite formulas to express apology for or sadness over something undesirable: "any inconvenience to readers is regretted"
   • ▪ feel sorrow for the loss or absence of (something pleasant): "my home, when shall I cease to regret you!"

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do: "she expressed her regret at Virginia's death" Similar sadnesssorrowdisappointmentdismayunhappinessdejectionlamentationgriefmourningmournfulnessOpposite happinessgladness
   • ▪ used in polite formulas to express apology for or sadness at an occurrence or an inability to accept an invitation: "please give your grandmother my regrets" Similar apologyapologiesexpression of regretrefusalnon-acceptance

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French regreter ‘bewail (the dead)’, perhaps from the Germanic base of greet2.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREGRET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better: I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets. The manager expressed deep regret at/for the number of staff reductions.

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   The meaning of REGRET is to mourn the loss or death of. How to use regret in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Regret.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › regretREGRET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Regret definition: to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.). See examples of REGRET used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGRET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Regret is a feeling of sadness or disappointment, which is caused by something that has happened or something that you have done or not done. My great regret in life is that I didn't bring home the America's Cup.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › regretRegret - definition of regret by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A feeling of sorrow, disappointment, distress, or remorse about something that one wishes could be different. 2. A sense of loss and longing for someone or something gone or passed out of existence: "We have both had flashes of regret for those vanished, golden people" (Anne Rivers Siddons).

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREGRET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a feeling of sadness about a situation, especially something that you wish you had not done: We married very young but we've been really happy and I've no regrets. It is with great regret that I announce Steve Adam's resignation.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › regretRegret - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. decline formally or politely. “I regret I can't come to the party”. see more. noun. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. “he wrote a note expressing his regret ”. synonyms: rue, ruefulness, sorrow. see more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregret verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   verb. /rɪˈɡret/ Verb Forms. to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do. regret something If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. The decision could be one he lives to regret. I soon came to regret my action. ‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › regretregret - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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    regret meaning, definition, what is regret: to feel sorry about something you have d...: Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › regretRegret Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Regret definition: To feel sorry, disappointed, distressed, or remorseful about.