regrettable

re·gret·ta·ble

adj \ri-ˈgre-tə-bəl\

Definition of REGRETTABLE

: deserving regret

Examples of REGRETTABLE

1. His decision to quit is regrettable.
2. It was a regrettable mistake.

First Known Use of REGRETTABLE

1603

Related to REGRETTABLE

Synonyms: deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, tragic (also tragical), unfortunate, unlucky, woeful

Related Words: troublesome, vexatious; affecting, doleful, moving, piteous, poignant, ruthful, touching; awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, severe, terrible; alarming, disturbing, perturbing, traumatic, unsettling; crushing, excruciating, harrowing, horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable; miserable, pitiful, sad, wretched; calamitous, disastrous; painful, raging, sharp

Near Antonyms: gratifying, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying; comforting, encouraging, heartening; cheering, heartwarming, inspiring; fortunate, happy, lucky

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Rhymes with REGRETTABLE

forgettable, resettable