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- [ri-gret-fuh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt fəl/
- /rɪˈɡret.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-gret-fuh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt fəl/
Definitions of regretful word
- adjective regretful full of regret; sorrowful because of what is lost, gone, or done. 1
- adjective regretful If you are regretful, you show that you regret something. 0
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Origin of regretful
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; regret + -ful
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Parts of speech for Regretful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
regretful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for regretful
adj regretful
- apologetic — If you are apologetic, you show or say that you are sorry for causing trouble for someone, for hurting them, or for disappointing them.
- ashamed — If someone is ashamed, they feel embarrassed or guilty because of something they do or they have done, or because of their appearance.
- attritional — a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- compunctious — causing or feeling compunction; regretful.
noun regretful
- lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
- apologies — a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another: He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook.
- demur — If you demur, you say that you do not agree with something or will not do something that you have been asked to do.
adjective regretful
- accusable — having liability to be blamed or accused
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- contrite — If you are contrite, you are very sorry because you have done something wrong.
- nostalgic — experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
- wistful — characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.
adverb regretful
- apologetically — containing an apology or excuse for a fault, failure, insult, injury, etc.: An apologetic letter to his creditors explained the delay.
- ashamedly — feeling shame; distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt, foolishness, or disgrace: He felt ashamed for having spoken so cruelly.
- contritely — caused by or showing sincere remorse.
- disappointedly — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- dolefully — sorrowful; mournful; melancholy: a doleful look on her face.
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