Regret meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Regret’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Regret‘ pronunciation= ri-gret
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Regret meaning in English
‘Regret’ is the remorse for the mistakes that have happened in the past.
1. Feeling sorry for past mistakes.
2. Expressing grief for something that happened.
As a noun, the meaning of the word ‘Regret’ is as follows.
| Regret- Noun |
| grief |
| sorrow |
| dejection |
| gloominess |
| repentance |
| remorse |
| consideration |
As a verb, the meaning of the word ‘Regret’ is as follows.
| Regret- Verb |
| to be sorry |
| to repent |
| deplore |
| feel sorry |
| to express grief |
| be sad |
Regret Example
The word ‘Regret’ acts as a Noun and Verb.
The plural noun of the word ‘Regret’ is ‘Regrets’.
The past tense of the word ‘Regret’ is ‘Regretted’ and the present participle is ‘Regretting’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Regret’ are as follows.
Example:
▪ I regret to inform you that he is met with an accident.
▪ I feel regret that I am not married to her.
▪ He still feels regretted his resignation.
▪ He expressed his regrets again and again for his mistake.
▪ I have always regretted not respecting my parents.
▪ I don’t regret what I had done.
▪ No one regretted his death.
▪ One day you will be regret quitting this job.
▪ Why are you so sad? what do you regret?
▪ We regret the inconvenience caused to you.
▪ Regret is stronger than gratitude.
▪ Smile a little more regret a little less.
▪ Never regret being a good person.
Regret other meanings
you will regret= You will be sorry
letter of regret= Letter of sorry, letter of grief, letter of remorse
no regret= No grief, No sorry
I feel regret= I feel sorry
inconvenience regretted= Sorry for the inconvenience
regretting= Feel sorry
‘Regret’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Regret’ are as follows.
| sorrow |
| guilt |
| sadness |
| unhappiness |
| grief |
| mourning |
| disappointment |
| repentance |
| remorse |
The antonyms of the word ‘Regret’ are as follows.
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