as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions
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Recent Examples of regrettable
Tanking was a huge — and from the league standpoint, regrettable — talking point this season.
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
And speaking of restricted free agency, the obvious winner for most regrettable decision one year later was choosing Christian Braun’s extension over Peyton Watson’s.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements.
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Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Since both characters are writers, Berryman has added a hilarious sci-fi-like element to the script where Tiffany and Carolyn are able to delete and rewrite their most regrettable sentences during live conversations.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
And speaking of restricted free agency, the obvious winner for most regrettable decision one year later was choosing Christian Braun’s extension over Peyton Watson’s.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements.
—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Since both characters are writers, Berryman has added a hilarious sci-fi-like element to the script where Tiffany and Carolyn are able to delete and rewrite their most regrettable sentences during live conversations.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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As attendees were escorted out of the Great American State Fair on Sunday because of inclement weather, guests noticed an unfortunate typo displayed on a digital billboard at the National Mall.
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They should be trained not to ask a bunch of questions about the medical condition, express doubt, comment that the timing is unfortunate or share private information with co-workers.
Adjective
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Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.
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Titled ‘Forever 20′, it has been placed on 97 Avenue, close to the stadium’s Main Stand, on the eve of the first anniversary of their tragic passing in a car crash in Spain last July.
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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