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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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Sama later said it regretted taking the work.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

When she split with her ex-husband, a corporate lawyer who had always handled the finances, she regretted how much of a back seat she had taken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The liberal justice said she regretted her sharply personal criticism over an immigration ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

MODEL: "The amiable qualities of Joseph Warren caused his death to be deeply regretted by all Americans."—What noun can you form from "amiable," meaning the quality of being amiable?—What is the negative of "amiable"? Ans.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton