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- pronunciation:
- rih
gret
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
regrets, regretting, regretted |
| definition: |
to feel sorry or guilty for.
The prisoner regretted his mistakes. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a feeling of sadness about something one has done; guilt.
She had no regrets about her decision.- synonyms:
- guilt, remorse
- similar words:
- shame
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| definition 2: |
(plural) a polite apology for refusing an invitation.
I sent my regrets that I couldn't make the party.- synonyms:
- apologies
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| related words: |
grief, misgiving, pang |
| derivations: |
regrettable (adj.), regrettably (adv.) |
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