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BNC: 3773 COCA: 4595

regret

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 regret /rɪˈgrɛt/ verb
regrets; regretted; regretting
1 regret
/rɪˈgrɛt/
verb
regrets; regretted; regretting
Learner's definition of REGRET
[+ object]
1 
: to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)后悔；惋惜；感到遗憾
2 
not used in progressive tenses — used formally and in writing to express sad feelings about something that is disappointing or unpleasant（用于正式书面语）对…感到抱歉，对…感到遗憾
2 regret /rɪˈgrɛt/ noun
plural regrets
2 regret
/rɪˈgrɛt/
noun
plural regrets
Learner's definition of REGRET
1 
: a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that you did or did not do后悔；惋惜；遗憾
[count]
[noncount]
2 
regrets [plural] : a statement saying politely that you will not be able to go to a meeting, party, etc.（因无法出席会议、聚会等的）致歉语
BNC: 3773 COCA: 4595

regret

1 of 2

verb

re·​gret ri-ˈgret How to pronounce regret (audio)
regretted; regretting

transitive verb

1
a
: to mourn the loss or death of
b
: to miss very much
2
: to be very sorry for
regrets his mistakes

intransitive verb

: to experience regret
regretter noun

regret

2 of 2

noun

1
: sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair
2
a
: an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow)
b
regrets plural : a note politely declining an invitation

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for regret

sorrow, grief, anguish, woe, regret mean distress of mind.

sorrow implies a sense of loss or a sense of guilt and remorse.

a family united in sorrow upon the patriarch's death

grief implies poignant sorrow for an immediate cause.

the inexpressible grief of the bereaved parents

anguish suggests torturing grief or dread.

the anguish felt by the parents of the kidnapped child

woe is deep or inconsolable grief or misery.

cries of woe echoed throughout the bombed city

regret implies pain caused by deep disappointment, fruitless longing, or unavailing remorse.

nagging regret for missed opportunities

Example Sentences

Verb Don't say anything you might regret later. I deeply regret what I said. She does not regret leaving him. He regrets not traveling more when he was younger. He says he doesn't regret anything that he's done in his life. Noun She has no regrets about leaving him. My greatest regret is not going to college. To my regret, I never visited Europe. It is with deep regret that he is announcing his resignation. My coworker gives her regrets for not being able to attend the meeting. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Now that the loan forgiveness plan has been announced, some regret their aggressive debt reduction. Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Anyone who bullies you could come to regret it today. Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 The pandemic was a political awakening for parents across the country, and teachers unions may come to regret their insistence on keeping schools shut down as much as parents do. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Many now regret the decision, according to a new survey. BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2022 A quarter of those who quit their jobs during the pandemic now regret it, according to Joblist’s latest report that looked at the state of the job market in the second quarter of the year. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 12 July 2022 Three people – a Black man, a trans woman and a homeless mother – all regret voting for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, each with unique reasoning. Teny Sahakian, Fox News, 10 July 2022 But Jones, who is now a licensed psychologist in Denver, doesn’t regret posting the thread. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 But for the record, Smith doesn’t regret how things went down. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Aug. 2022
Noun
Andrea believes that these books illuminate the value of regret. Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Decades of neglect in military investments have become a source of regret among some European countries. William Nattrass, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Although the Baywatch star is known for her curvaceous figure, Anderson revealed getting breast implants was her No. 1 cosmetic regret. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 But that doesn't mean Weitz doesn't hold some level of regret at his decision. Charley Ross, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022 If not, then he’ll be tossed overboard without an iota of regret, at least not by the top leadership: Rupert Murdoch and his increasingly important son, Lachlan. Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 Women who were young when they were sterilized reported higher rates of regret. Faith Karimi, CNN, 25 July 2022 Acting before thinking about the possible long-term ramifications of leaving your spouse or quitting your job, for example, can lead you down a road of regret. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 July 2022 Alas, that realization induces as much pang of regret as sigh ... Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English regretten, from Anglo-French regreter, from re- + -greter (perhaps of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse grāta to weep) — more at greet

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler
The first known use of regret was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing regret
BNC: 3773 COCA: 4595
regret

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF REGRET | VERB + REGRET | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, bitter, deep, genuine, great, profound, real, sincere深深的懊悔；真誠的悔恨；非常遺憾◇Her biggest regret was that she had never had children.她最大的遺憾莫過於自己從未生過孩子。◇She expressed deep regret at the incident.對這一事件，她深表遺憾。... OF REGRET➤pang, stab, tinge, twinge (especially NAmE) 一陣悔恨；一絲遺憾VERB + REGRET➤feel, have感到後悔◇I have absolutely no regrets about resigning.對辭職一事，我一點兒都不後悔。➤express, show表示遺憾；顯出悔恨➤send去信表示遺憾◇He sends his regrets about missing our 45th reunion.因為不能參加我們的第 45 次重聚，他捎信來表示遺憾。PREPOSITION➤to your regret抱歉；遺憾◇To my regret, I lost touch with her years ago.令我遺憾的是多年前就和她失去了聯繫。➤with regret遺憾地◇It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr Fred Fisher.我們沉痛地宣佈弗雷德・費希爾先生的死訊。➤without regret毫不遺憾◇She thought of them without regret.想起他們時，她沒有絲毫惋惜的感覺。➤regret about, regret over對⋯遺憾◇She showed no regret about leaving her country.離開祖國， 她沒顯示出絲毫遺憾。➤regret at因⋯深表惋惜◇my sincere regret at what has happened我對所發生的一切由衷惋惜➤regret for為⋯感到遺憾◇She enjoyed living alone, but felt a tiny pang of regret for her mother's cooking.她喜歡自己獨住，但吃不到母親做的飯又有點兒遺憾。PHRASES➤expression of regret懊悔的表示◇The police offered no expression of regret at his wrongful arrest.警方對錯抓他沒表示出絲毫歉意。➤a matter for regret, a matter of regret (especially BrE) 讓人遺憾的事情◇I never learned to play an instrument and that's a matter of some regret. (BrE) 我從未學過彈奏樂器，這的確讓人有些遺憾。
regret

verb

ADVERB | VERB + REGRET ADVERB➤bitterly, deeply, greatly, really, seriously, sincerely, truly, very much特別後悔；深為後悔；極為遺憾；真心後悔◇The president said that his country deeply regretted the incident.總統稱整個國家都對這一事件深表遺憾。➤rather相當後悔➤immediately, instantly立即／馬上後悔◇I immediately regretted not asking for his name and address.我很快就後悔沒問他的姓名和住址。➤quickly, soon很快後悔◇It was a decision she would soon regret.這是一個她不久就會感到後悔的決定。➤later後來後悔◇Pierre told them some things he later regretted telling.皮埃爾告訴了他們一些事，後來他對此感到後悔。➤never從不後悔VERB + REGRET➤begin to開始後悔▸➤come to, grow to, live to開始悔恨；早晚會後悔◇She knew that she would live to regret this decision.她知道自己日後會後悔作出這個決定。➤seem to似乎後悔

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