regret
noun
1. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
- he wrote a note expressing his regret
Similar word(s): rue, ruefulness, sorrow
Definition categories: feeling, sadness, unhappiness
verb
1. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Definition categories: emotion, experience, feel
2. feel sad about the loss or absence of
Definition categories: emotion, miss
3. decline formally or politely
- I regret I can't come to the party
Definition categories: communication, decline, refuse
4. express with regret
- I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard
Definition categories: communication, inform
Sentences with regret as a verb:
- He regretted his words.
- I regret that I have to do this, but I don't have a choice.