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to regret
01
to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different
Transitive: to regret doing sth
02
to feel disappointed or sorry about something that has or has not been done, said, etc.
03
to express sorrow or apology for something that has happened or something you have done
Transitive: to regret a situation or inconvenience | to regret to do sth | to regret that
Regret
regret
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Example
He regretted not spending more time with his family when he had the chance.
He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late.
She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort.
They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been.
I regret not traveling more when I was younger and wished I had explored different places.
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