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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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Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.

From Salon • May 25, 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

Jackson regretted the loss of his papers and furniture but quickly made plans to rebuild and restore the main house at the Hermitage, turning it into one of Tennessee’s grandest residences.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis