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regrettable Definition and Meaning in English (regrettable definition)

adjective
Synonyms:unfortunatedeplorablelamentable
Quick Answer • Definition

Regrettable definition: Causing regret or sorrow; unfortunate.

Definitions of Regrettable

  1. 1adjective

    Causing regret or sorrow; unfortunate.

  2. 2adjective

    Deserving regret; lamentable.

Example Sentences

formal

“It was a truly regrettable decision that led to many problems.”

casual

“The incident was a regrettable oversight on our part.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveregret
past tenseregretted
nounregret
adjectiveregretful
adverbregrettably

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

regrettable incidentcollocation

An event that causes sorrow or disappointment.

regrettable mistakecollocation

An error that one wishes had not happened.

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Regrettable definition: Causing regret or sorrow; unfortunate.
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'Regrettable' translates to 'regrettable' in English. Regrettable definition: Causing regret or sorrow; unfortunate.
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