regretful (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
Examples
She was regretful about her harsh words.
He expressed regretful apologies for his mistake.
The company issued a regretful statement about the data breach.
How to Use regretful
- regretful about (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling regret concerning a specific event or action. — "He is regretful about his past mistakes."
- regretful of (prepositional phrase)
- Feeling regret concerning a specific event or action. — "She was regretful of her hasty words."
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