regretful

Example Sentences

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I do, however, think it’s worth considering that “The Drama” could be read as a regretful analysis of one’s worst mistakes.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s an idiosyncratic decision, no doubt also affected by the galleries’ footprint, but a regretful one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Earlier this week, Bob Vylan frontman, Bobby Vylan, said on the Louis Theroux Podcast that he was "not regretful" of the Glastonbury chant and would "do it again tomorrow".

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

The other night, I bumped into a fellow parent at an ice cream shop and when I asked how he was, he said, with a regretful smile, “depends on the day.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

Nately shook his head, his cheeks darkening with shy and regretful mortification.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller