Synonyms of regrettable
Examples of regrettable in a Sentence
His decision to quit is regrettable.
It was a regrettable mistake.
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Misunderstandings regarding exclusive use areas lead to many regrettable disagreements.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
It’s been three years, and minus a couple of regrettable moves July 1, 2023, Dubas truly has done outstanding work.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 7 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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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
It’s been three years, and minus a couple of regrettable moves July 1, 2023, Dubas truly has done outstanding work.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 7 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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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrettable. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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regrettable
adjective
re·gret·ta·ble
ri-ˈgret-ə-bəl 
: deserving regret
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