Cool MateMeaning of Regret
In simple words: To feel sad or sorry about something you did or didn't do.
Regret in a sentence
- I regret not studying harder for my exams.
- She often regrets her decision to move to another city.
- He said he would always regret the time he wasted.
- Although I regret eating that entire cake, it was delicious.
- After our argument, I felt a deep regret for the words I had said.
How to use Regret
Use 'regret' to express feelings about past actions. It's appropriate in neutral to formal contexts, but less so in casual conversations where simpler phrases might fit better.
Grammar pattern
regret + object
Memory hint
Think 're-great' — when you wish you could have changed something to make it better.
Related words
Collocations with Regret
Synonyms for Regret
- feel sorry
- lament
- repent
- bemoan
- deplore
Opposites of Regret
- satisfaction
- contentment
- pride
Common mistakes with Regret
- 'Regret' is often confused with 'remorse'. Remorse includes a stronger sense of guilt.
- Learners might say 'I regret to do...' instead of 'I regret doing...'.
- Confusion between 'regret' and 'regrettable' which is an adjective.
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Regret in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ندم
تحسّ بالزعل أو الأسف على حاجة سويتها أو ما سويتها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অনুশোচনা করা, দুঃখিত হওয়া
কোনো কিছু করে বা না করে দুঃখ পাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Bedauern, bereuen
Sich traurig oder leid fühlen wegen etwas, das man getan oder nicht getan hat.
- SpanishEspañol
Arrepentimiento
Sentirse triste o apenado por algo que hiciste o no hiciste.
- Persianفارسی
پشیمانی، حسرت خوردن
از یه کاری که کردی یا نکردی ناراحت باشی.
- FrenchFrançais
Regret
Avoir des remords ou être triste pour quelque chose qu'on a fait ou pas fait.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पछतावा
जो किया या नहीं किया, उसके लिए दुख या खेद महसूस करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rimpianto
Sentirsi tristi o dispiaciuti per qualcosa che si è fatto o non si è fatto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Arrependimento
Sentir-se triste ou arrependido por algo que você fez ou deixou de fazer.
- RussianРусский
Сожалеть
Чувствовать грусть или сожаление о чем-то, что сделал или не сделал.
- Urduاردو
پشیمانی، افسوس خوردن
کسی کام پر یا کسی کام کے نہ کرنے پر افسوس یا دکھ محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
后悔
对自己做过或没做的事情感到难过或遗憾。
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Frequently asked questions about Regret
What does Regret mean?
To feel sad or sorry about something you did or didn't do.
What is the definition of Regret?
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
How do you use Regret in a sentence?
I regret not studying harder for my exams.
Can you give another example of Regret?
She often regrets her decision to move to another city.
What are synonyms for Regret?
Common alternatives include feel sorry, lament, repent, bemoan, deplore.
What is the opposite of Regret?
Opposite meanings include satisfaction, contentment, pride.
What words go with Regret?
It commonly pairs with bitterly, deeply, greatly, begin to, come to, grow to, bitterly, deeply, greatly, begin to, come to, grow to.
What are common mistakes when using Regret?
'Regret' is often confused with 'remorse'. Remorse includes a stronger sense of guilt. Learners might say 'I regret to do...' instead of 'I regret doing...'. Confusion between 'regret' and 'regrettable' which is an adjective.
How do you pronounce Regret?
US: /["/rɪˈɡret/","/rɪˈɡrets/","/rɪˈɡretɪd/","/rɪˈɡretɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈɡret/","/rɪˈɡrets/","/rɪˈɡretɪd/","/rɪˈɡretɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Regret?
Use 'regret' to express feelings about past actions. It's appropriate in neutral to formal contexts, but less so in casual conversations where simpler phrases might fit better.
What CEFR level is Regret?
"Regret" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.