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regret

British pronunciation/ɹɪɡɹˈɛt/
American pronunciation/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/, /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/

regret

[NOUN]
1

a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done

synonyms : rue
ruefulness
sorrow
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regret definition and meaning

to regret

[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

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2

to feel sad, sorry or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done

synonyms : repent
rue
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3

decline formally or politely

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4

express with regret

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Examples
1Then, very quickly regretted that decision.
2So in other words, regret requires two things.
3Apparently, the then-first lady regretted the decision.
4Number 11 is regret.
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