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
This was regrettable, because the costs of closures were crushing.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Usually a hot mic catches a person saying something regrettable.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The Broncos’ regrettable trade of the 31st pick and a third-rounder for the 26th pick to take quarterback Paxton Lynch in the 2016 draft is a prime example of over-extending for a middling prospect.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s regrettable, but Democrats should be nice?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Usually a hot mic catches a person saying something regrettable.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
The Broncos’ regrettable trade of the 31st pick and a third-rounder for the 26th pick to take quarterback Paxton Lynch in the 2016 draft is a prime example of over-extending for a middling prospect.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
And that’s regrettable, but Democrats should be nice?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for regrettable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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An unfortunate series of events in the eighth inning led to the Brewers going up 3-1.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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The polished old pro bent time and space, keeping the unfortunate new work to a minimum and running through his hits, reliving, nearly chronologically, the thrill of experiencing his catalog all over again at a speed run.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The freaky period piece and tragic family drama features Anja Taylor-Joy as a troubled 17th-century teen on the cusp of adulthood who goes down a dark path and Black Phillip as the G.O.A.T. of hellish goats. 23.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Defense attorney Brian Stevens said Ullrich was the victim of a tragic upbringing and addiction, while Assistant State’s Attorney Ashley Romito and Special Prosecutor William Bruce had castigated the parents for leaving their son to die.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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