Entry Word: regrettable

Function: adjective

Meaning: of a kind to cause great distress <the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions>

Synonyms deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, unfortunate, woeful

Related Words affecting, moving, poignant, touching; awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, terrible; horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable; miserable, pitiful, wretched; calamitous, disastrous

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