as in to lament
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you
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as in remorse
a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing
she was consumed with regret for belittling him in public and felt much better once she had apologized
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Recent Examples of regret
Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
Take it from two pros who have helped countless clients with their moves—this is what people always regret taking with them.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
As part of the deal, Paramount did not offer an apology or express regret for CBS News' reporting or edits.
—Meg James Los Angeles Times, arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Nailing down these basics might sound tedious, but trust us: These habits will save your future self (and sensitive skin) a whole lot of pain, peeling, and regret down the line.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
Take it from two pros who have helped countless clients with their moves—this is what people always regret taking with them.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Noun
As for her relationships, Palmer is intentional about keeping certain things behind-the-scenes, but has no regrets about how her journey has been.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 July 2025
As part of the deal, Paramount did not offer an apology or express regret for CBS News' reporting or edits.
—Meg James Los Angeles Times, arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regret
Verb
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Some in the industry have watched in frustration as Trump lamented how businesses including farming and hospitality could be hurt by his policies, wondering why those who clean hotel rooms or pick tomatoes deserve more attention than those who care for elders.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Parents often lament how children grow up too quickly.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Known for their efficiency and lack of remorse, the duo will kill anyone as long as the price is right.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Awarding his character the poetry of remorse undercuts Vic’s arc as an animal that Quilla only thought was capable of love.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The world has mourned the loss of 27 campers and counselors, and 10 girls are still missing, according to the camp.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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The Bruins community is mourning at the passing of one of the great characters in the club’s century-long history, Lyndon Byers, who died on Friday at the age of 61.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2025
Noun
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There's a lot of guilt … a ton of fear, but there's also deep gratitude.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Wood sent to prison after violating probation A Jan. 1, 2010, incident — five months after his initial probation ended — led to an admission of guilt by Wood.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Many people with hypersexual behaviors feel intense feelings of guilt and shame, which can affect their mental health.2 Experts aren’t sure what causes hypersexuality.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Here’s an alphabetical list: Demons at Dawn is Julián Hernández’s morning-after romance, a rebuke of the walk of shame that embraces a careerist couple’s need for love.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 July 2025
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“Regret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regret. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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