Definition
to regret: to feel sorry about, to lament, to feel remorse about
a regret: a sorrow, a sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
- "I promise you won't regret your choice."
- "Therefore, it is with regret that I recommend she be dismissed as soon as possible PERIOD."
- "You won't regret it!"
- "Definition: a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another."
- "I'm probably going to regret saying this, but there's a secret I've been dying to share with someone."
- "Announcement : Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to inform you that the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines are closed for service."
- "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."
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