Canadian English Meaning of regret

regret

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Definitions and Meaning of regret in English

Wordnet

regret (n)

sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Wordnet

regret (v)

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

feel sad about the loss or absence of

decline formally or politely

express with regret

Webster

regret (v.)

Pain of mind on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing; grief; sorrow; especially, a mourning on account of the loss of some joy, advantage, or satisfaction.

Dislike; aversion.

Webster

regret (v. t.)

To experience regret on account of; to lose or miss with a sense of regret; to feel sorrow or dissatisfaction on account of (the happening or the loss of something); as, to regret an error; to regret lost opportunities or friends.

FAQs About the word regret

regret

sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment, feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about, feel sad about the loss or absence of, decl

lament,mourn,repent,deplore,street,bemoan,bewail,grieve (for),(sorrow for)

take delight (in),enjoy,relish,savor,revel (in),savour

regressively => regressively, regressive => regressive, regression toward the mean => Regression to the mean, regression of y on x => Regression of y on x, regression line => Regression line,