regret

/ɹɪɡɹˈɛt/

/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/

to regret

MAIN VERB

regretter

to feel disappointed or sorry about something that has or has not been done, etc.

Exemples

1. He immediately regretted his decision.

2. He regretted his slip of the tongue during the interview, which cost him the job.

3. He regrets mixing business with pleasure by dating his co-worker, which eventually led to a messy breakup.

4. She made a bad choice and regretted it later.