regretfulness
Example Sentences
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Occasionally, welcome self-incrimination creeps into the schematic monologues, as exemplified by the arrogance of a hedge fund manager, or the regretfulness of a publicist, who has given his life over to feeding egos.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2021
The ease and kindliness of his manner had suffered no abatement, although a little touch of regretfulness, just allowed to appear, forbade her to doubt that she had been understood.
From Say and Seal, Volume II by Susan Warner
Former days started up before her in a rapid vision, each bringing with it regretfulness for unkind words, deferred caresses, rough treatment even.
From His Masterpiece by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
She gave a little grave glance at him, grave with a background of regretfulness, and placed herself back in her former position; pushing her questions no further.
From Say and Seal, Volume II by Susan Warner
And when they had drunk the wine their sorrowful memories went from them, and they spoke to each other without regretfulness.
From The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tales of Troy by Willy Pogany
