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Another word for regret

Verb

  1. To feel or express sorrow for

    2. See also:

    regret

Another word for regret

Noun

  1. Unhappiness caused by the failure of one's hopes, desires, or expectations

    2. See also:

    happy

  2. A statement of acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon.

    3. See also:

    regret

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Sentence Examples

  • His quiet regret made her uneasy.

  • He looked at her, a penetrating stare that made her again regret drawing his attention.

  • Was that regret she saw in his eyes?

  • Regret sat in his stomach.

  • We've all done things we regret later.

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