reg
ret
Third Person
regrets
Present Participle
regretting
Past Tense
regretted
Past Participle
regretted
1
to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different
transitive
- She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort.
- He regretted not spending more time with his family when he had the chance.
- He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late.
- I regret not traveling more when I was younger and wished I had explored different places.
- They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been.
2
to feel deep sorrow or longing for something or someone that is lost or absent
transitive
- She regretted the days when they were all together, reminiscing the joyous times spent with family.
- The soldier regretted his fallen comrades, often thinking of their bravery and sacrifice.
- She regretted the old house they sold, feeling nostalgic about the memories made there.
- He regretted the simpler times of his youth, yearning for the days that were now gone.
3
to express sorrow or apology for something that has happened or something you have done
transitive
- I regret to inform you that the event has been canceled.
- I regret that I couldn't be there to help you.
- We regret that the event had to be canceled.
- They regret the delay in responding to your request.
- I regret any confusion caused by my earlier message.