English · Emotions & Feelings
regret
/rɪˈɡret/
[/rɪˈɡret/]
sorrow over the past
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something you did or failed to do.
Example
Her one great regret was never having told her grandmother how much she truly loved her.
Her one great regret was never having told her grandmother how much she truly loved her.
Etymology
From Old French 'regreter' (to lament), of uncertain origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as noun and verb for sorrow over past choices or losses.