Regret — synonyms, definition

1. regret (Noun)

anguish chagrin compunction contrition despair disgrace grief heartache humiliation lamentation mortification pain penitence remorse repentance ruefulness self-reproach shame sorrow woe

regret (Noun) — Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. ex. "he wrote a note expressing his regret"

sadness unhappiness attrition compunction contriteness contrition remorse self-reproach

2. regret (Verb)

be sorry bemoan bewail censure condemn curse deplore deprecate disparage expostulate grieve lament mourn object repent repine rue sorrow weep

regret (Verb) — Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.

regret (Verb) — Feel sad about the loss or absence of.

regret (Verb) — Decline formally or politely. ex. "I regret I can't come to the party"

regret (Verb) — Express with regret. ex. "I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard"

decline experience feel inform miss refuse fear