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   Re·gret·ful

   /rəˈɡretf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing regret: "he sounded regretful but pointed out that he had committed himself" Similar sorryremorsefulcontriterepentantruefulpenitentconscience-strickenapologeticabjectguiltyguilt-riddenashamedshamefacedsheepishin sackcloth and ashesafraidrare:compunctioussadunhappysorrowfuldejecteddepresseddowncastmiserabledownhearteddowndespondentdespairingdisconsolateout of sortsdesolatewretchedglumgloomydismalbluemelancholymelancholiclow-spiritedmournfulwoefulwoebegonedolefulforlorncrestfalleninformal:down in the mouthdown in the dumpsOpposite unrepentantglad

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   • 1. regretfulness noun

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   Is regret and remorse the same thing?

   • Remorse is very different from regret. Remorse is the experience of deep anguish over something you’ve done that has created a bad circumstance or caused injury to others (whether that injury was intended or unintended).

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   What is the meaning of regret?

   • The definition of a regret is a feeling of sorrow, guilt or shame about something that happened. An example of regret is an older woman wishing she'd told a high school crush how she felt. To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

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   What is the cure for regret?

   • The way to “cure” yourself of the painful feelings of guilt and regret is to be willing to learn from these feelings, and do what it takes to take loving care of yourself. Doing this will lead you to redeem yourself by changing your behavior in the future, so you’ll have less reason to feel guilt or remorse in the first place.

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › regretfulREGRETFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · (rɪgretfʊl ) adjective [ADJECTIVE that] If you are regretful, you show that you regret something. Mr Griffin gave a regretful smile. Surprisingly, she didn't feel nervous, or regretful about her actions. [ Also + about] Synonyms: sorry, disappointed, sad, ashamed More Synonyms of regretful. regretfully adverb. He shook his head regretfully.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › regretfulregretful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of regretful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of 'regretful' If you are regretful, you show that you regret something. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'regretful' British English: rɪgretfʊl American English: rɪgrɛtfəl. More. Synonyms of 'regretful' • sorry, disappointed, sad, ashamed [...] More. Examples of 'regretful' in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › regretfulREGRETFUL - 8 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to regretful. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of regretful. He was regretful he had to turn the job down. Synonyms. apologetic. sorry. contrite. penitent. remorseful. repentant. rueful. ashamed.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › regret_2regret noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   /rɪˈɡret/ [uncountable, countable] a sad feeling because of something that has happened or something that you have done or not done. a feeling/pang/twinge of regret. It is a matter of regret that no proper investigation was carried out at the time. What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)?

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   noun. a sense of repentance, guilt, or sorrow, as over some wrong done or an unfulfilled ambition. a sense of loss or grief. plural a polite expression of sadness, esp in a formal refusal of an invitation.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREGRET definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · Regret is a feeling of sadness or disappointment, which is caused by something that has happened or something that you have done or not done. Larry said he had no regrets about retiring. 3. transitive verb. You can say that you regret something as a polite way of saying that you are sorry about it.