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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

He told us he regretted that he hadn't yet written a book about gems for a mass audience, to add to the academic works he has authored.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Lord Mandelson has since said he regretted ever having known Epstein.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“I am aware,” she said tersely, but then she continued to look at him, as if she regretted it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny