Regret (Noun)
Meaning
Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She expressed deep regret for her thoughtless words, which had hurt her friend's feelings.
- His regret over not finishing college had stayed with him for years.
- The company issued a statement of regret for the environmental damage caused by their factory.
- She felt a pang of regret as she watched her ex-boyfriend walk away with his new partner.
- He lived with regret for not taking the chance to travel the world when he was younger.