Definition of regrettable
: deserving regret
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Examples of regrettable in a Sentence
His decision to quit is regrettable.
It was a regrettable mistake.
Recent Examples of regrettable from the Web
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The regrettable equalizer Rinne ceded came as Nashville remained pinned in its zone after killing a Pittsburgh power-play, with Guentzel, positioned by the near post, squeezing a rebound between Rinne’s body and glove at 16:36.
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A regrettable first inning led to an abbreviated evening for Kenta Maeda.
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By Vinterberg’s standards, the drama feels meek; there’s a regrettable subplot about an ailing child, and a surprising number of characters linger in the margins.
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Neither the books nor a later, truly regrettable, TV series managed to capture the humor of the original radio shows.
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First Known Use of regrettable
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REGRETTABLE Defined for English Language Learners
regrettable
playDefinition of regrettable for English Language Learners
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: causing sadness or disappointment
REGRETTABLE Defined for Kids
regrettable
playDefinition of regrettable for Students
: causing sorrow or disappointment a regrettable mistake
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