regret
//rɪˈɡrɛt//
Noun
regretSingular
regretsPlural
1
A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity.
She felt deep regret about not spending more time with her family.
2
An expression of polite refusal or apology, especially in formal contexts.
She sent her regrets that she could not attend the wedding.
Synonym
Verb
regretInfinitive
regretPresent tense
regrettedPast tense
regrettedPast participle
regrettingPresent participle
regretsThird-person singular
1
To feel sad, repentant, or disappointed about something that has happened or that one has done.
I regret not studying harder in college.
2
To wish that something had not happened or that one had not done something.
I regret not studying harder in college.