regret
/ɹəɡɹˈɛt/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
verb
- feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
- feel sad about the loss or absence of
- decline formally or politely
“I regret I can't come to the party” - express with regret
“I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard”
noun
- sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
“he drank to drown his sorrows”
Synonyms for regret
Words that rhyme with regret
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