CEFR B2

regrettable

adjective

Meaning

Deserving regret; causing a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or sorrow because something bad has happened or been done.

Examples

The cancellation of the concert was regrettable for all the fans who had bought tickets.
It was a regrettable oversight that led to the error in the report.

Synonyms: unfortunate, deplorable, lamentable, unhappy

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regrettable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡrɛtəbl/

Definition

Deserving regret; causing a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or sorrow because something bad has happened or been done.

Examples

The cancellation of the concert was regrettable for all the fans who had bought tickets.
It was a regrettable oversight that led to the error in the report.
His comments were deeply regrettable and he later apologized for them.

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