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
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Even more surprising, not all of them regret their decision.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In a pricey travel year, travelers are adopting savvy strategies to enjoy high-end experiences with less financial regret.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Verb
Will Solbakken regret the chance to test his best against the world’s best before the intensity ratchets up?
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Even more surprising, not all of them regret their decision.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
Noun
Evert acknowledged her regret at how things ended with Mill in an August 2011 interview with Elle.
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Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
In a pricey travel year, travelers are adopting savvy strategies to enjoy high-end experiences with less financial regret.
—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regret
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Panama coach Thomas Christiansen lamented a new World Cup rule that has left his team mathematically eliminated before their final Group L game, with today's clash against England offering only a chance to claw back some pride.
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Torres lamented that the nation’s landmark semiquincentennial comes amid a fever pitch of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States, marked by a rise in xenophobia and an onslaught of attempts to restrict newcomers here and abroad.
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Fort Worth residents can now weigh in on the next steps in a transportation project that has caused headaches and buyer’s remorse in a changing neighborhood.
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.
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Noticias Telemundo confirmed the deaths with Trejo’s soccer club, Club Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, which mourned the tragic loss of their player’s family.
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At two hundred and fifty, the job is not to mourn it.
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There are other options, but regardless of what’s on the table for the future, burnout deserves to be taken seriously rather than explained away out of pride, guilt, or habit.
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Crafted with better-for-you ingredients, Javvy's Instant Protein Coffee blend and viral Coffee Concentrate deliver guilt-free indulgence, offering craveable flavors without compromise.
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Women often bear the brunt of the shame and grief that comes from divorce, and for many women, divorce can be seen as a personal failure.
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Concurrently, adult children often feel shame about accepting money and can also feel judged by the older generation.
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“Regret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regret. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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