as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions
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Recent Examples of regrettable
And speaking of restricted free agency, the obvious winner for most regrettable decision one year later was choosing Christian Braun’s extension over Peyton Watson’s.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Since both characters are writers, Berryman has added a hilarious sci-fi-like element to the script where Tiffany and Carolyn are able to delete and rewrite their most regrettable sentences during live conversations.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Head coach Phil Jackson had designed the eventual game-winning shot for rookie Toni Kukoč instead of Pippen, resulting in his regrettable protest.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Since both characters are writers, Berryman has added a hilarious sci-fi-like element to the script where Tiffany and Carolyn are able to delete and rewrite their most regrettable sentences during live conversations.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Head coach Phil Jackson had designed the eventual game-winning shot for rookie Toni Kukoč instead of Pippen, resulting in his regrettable protest.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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The visible gap for the door mechanism running across the rear fenders is unfortunate, especially since more basic minivans showcase clean surfaces there.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Here's Sophie Cunningham dominating another pre-game entrance before an unfortunate loss to Angel Reese last night.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Alexander Davis, 34, of North Carolina, was a weapon systems officer for the 419th Flight Test Squadron, and had flown B-52 missions for years before the tragic crash that claimed his life.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Her lawyer alleges that postpartum mental health issues caused the tragic result that night.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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