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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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“I walked away from about $130,000 a year extra on top of what I’m already making and I’ve never regretted it a single second,” said Anderson, age 48.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

"It was something we regretted when we were doing it," Howe said after Sunday's game.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

She regretted leaving her staff behind now, but she wouldn't let that stop her.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat