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regret

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈɡret/

Forms: regrets, regretting, regretted

regret means: To feel sad or sorry about something that happened or something you did.

verb

FEEL SORRYB1

To feel sad or sorry about something that happened or something you did.

  • I regret my decision.
  • She regretted leaving so early.
  • Do you ever regret moving abroad?

How to use it: regret doing something (I regret selling my bike.); regret that… (She regrets that she never learned to swim.); regret to say/inform… (We regret to inform you that the event is cancelled.)

Similar words: be sorry about, rue

Common phrases: regret doing something, deeply regret something, regret a decision

noun

SORRY FEELINGB1

A sad feeling about something that happened, especially something you wish you had done differently.

  • I have no regrets.
  • Her biggest regret was missing the wedding.
  • He looked back on those years with regret.

How to use it: regret about/over something (He expressed regret over his harsh words.)

Similar words: remorse, sorrow

Common phrases: with regret, without regret, express regret, deep regret

Questions about regret

What does regret mean?

To feel sad or sorry about something that happened or something you did.

What is regret in other languages?

Türkçe: pişman olmak · Español: lamentar · Français: regretter · Deutsch: bereuen · Italiano: rimpiangere · 日本語: 後悔する

How do you pronounce regret?

It is pronounced /rɪˈɡret/.

How do you use regret in a sentence?

I regret my decision. She regretted leaving so early.

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