Regret meaning in English

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Definition

to regret: to feel sorry about, to lament, to feel remorse about verb
a regret: a sorrow, a sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment noun

Examples

  • "Luna actually started crying when she found out she wouldn't be able to celebrate Horatio's birthday with him. She expresses her most sincere regrets, and she promises to make it up to Horatio in the future."
  • "You won't regret it!"
  • "I'm probably going to regret saying this, but there's a secret I've been dying to share with someone."
  • "However, I regret that I will not be attending this year's Nose Awards."
  • "Announcement : Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret to inform you that there are severe delays on the Hammersmith and City line, Circle and District line and the Central line."
  • "My only regret is that I didn't understand every word of this incredible film."
  • "Therefore, it is with regret that I recommend she be dismissed as soon as possible PERIOD."
  • "I regret to inform you that the standard of service provided by the cleaner you sent us, Mr. Jorge Miguel Santa Maria Jesus, is totally unsatisfactory."
  • "I promise you won't regret your choice."
  • "Announcement : Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to inform you that the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines are closed for service."
  • "You won't regret this, Bruno!"
  • "Definition: a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another."
  • "And to make sure that no one does anything that they'll regret later, do you understand me?"
  • "Perhaps you'd like to return there if you regret coming to San Francisco."
  • "We want them to believe that you truly regret missing their call, and that you will do your best to call them back as soon as you are able."

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