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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.

Synonyms

  • Sorrow
  • Ruefulness
  • Rue

Hypernyms

  • Sadness

Hyponyms

  • Attrition
  • Contriteness
  • Compunction
  • Self-reproach

Related Words

  • Regret (verb)
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