Regrettable (Adjective)
Meaning
Deserving regret; "regrettable remarks"; "it's regrettable that she didn't go to college"; "it's too bad he had no feeling himself for church".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her behavior towards her colleagues was regrettable and ultimately led to her dismissal.
- The politician's regrettable remarks about the minority group sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation.
- It's regrettable that the city council didn't allocate more funds for the community center.
- The team's loss in the championship game was regrettable, but they vowed to come back stronger next season.
- It's regrettable that the historic building was demolished to make way for a new high-rise development.