regretted

VERB

be upset about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apologize bemoan deplore grieve lament repent

STRONG

bewail deprecate disapprove miss moan mourn repine rue weep

WEAK

be disturbed be sorry for cry over cry over spilled milk feel remorse feel sorry feel uneasy have compunctions have qualms kick oneself look back weep over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy delight praise

STRONG

approve endorse

WEAK

be content be satisfied

Example Sentences

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An FFT statement said it "regretted" the players' decision and it was "ready to engage in direct and constructive dialogue on governance issues".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“It was all my fault, and I just didn’t take care of my marriage,” he said, noting that he regretted the split.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Samsung said it regretted the union’s action, which it said causes concern and anxiety not only to the company but also to shareholders and the public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Many times they have regretted the decision they made because they have not managed to generate a permanent source of income, although Raegan still remains convinced that leaving was necessary.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

I took a giant gulp and instantly regretted everything.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows