Regretful Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-grĕtfəl
Expressing or inclined to express an apology
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. apologetic
  2. sorry
  3. penitent
  4. contrite
  5. remorseful
  6. repentant
  7. deplorable
  8. conscience-stricken
  9. disappointed
  10. frustrated
  11. rueful
  12. woeful
  13. bad
Antonyms:
  1. content
  2. unrepentant
  3. unregretful
  4. not guilty
  5. happy
  6. satisfied
Feeling or expressing regret for one's sins or misdeeds
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. compunctious
  2. contrite
  3. penitent
  4. penitential
  5. remorseful
  6. repentant
  7. sorry

Words Related to Regretful

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Regretful Sentence Examples

  • The princess looked at him, not grasping what he was saying, but cheered by the expression of regretful sympathy on his face.

  • Being courteous will show your date that you care and regretful for not making it in time.

  • A suit that feels completely uncomfortable or even just slightly snug will instantly make you feel self conscious and probably regretful of your purchase!

  • Use your shopping trip as a way to explain to your children the value of a dollar, and do not feel guilty or regretful when you don't run out to purchase the latest trends.

  • Since then, says their regretful pupil, " less time and less care have been bestowed on grammar, and persons who profess all arts, liberal and mechanical, are ignorant of the primary art, without which a man proceeds in vain to the rest.

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