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regret Definition and Meaning in English (regret definition)
nounQuick Answer • Definition
Regret definition: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
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Definitions of Regret
- 1noun
A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
- 2verb
To feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that one has done or failed to do.
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Topic & ExploreInflected Word Forms
past tenseregretted
adjectiveregrettable
adjectiveregretful
adverbregrettably
adverbregretfully
Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions
no regretsexpression
A feeling of not having any sorrow or disappointment about past actions or decisions.
live to regretidiom
To eventually feel sorry or disappointed about something one has done or chosen.
have no regretsexpression
To be content with one's past choices and actions, without wishing they were different.
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What is the meaning of Regret in English?▼
Regret definition: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
How do you translate 'Regret' to English?▼
'Regret' translates to 'regret' in English. Regret definition: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
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