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REGRET

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Regret.

How to pronounce regret:

US

Regret - as a noun

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rue3ruefulness13sorrow9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Regret - as a verb

Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repent8rue3

Feel sad about the loss or absence of

Decline formally or politely

Example: "I regret i can't come to the party"

Express with regret

Example: "I regret to say that you did not gain admission to harvard"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I am filled with regret for not saying goodbye to her before she left."
"He expressed his deep regret for causing her so much pain."
"She looked back on her decision with great regret."
"Living with regret is not healthy for your mental well-being."
"There is a sense of regret in his voice as he speaks of his past mistakes."
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Word Game Points

Is REGRET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, regret is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REGRET has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is REGRET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, regret is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REGRET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is REGRET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, regret is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REGRET has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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