Synonyms of regrettable
Examples of regrettable in a Sentence
His decision to quit is regrettable.
It was a regrettable mistake.
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Ironically, this reminiscence preceded my viewing of Remarkably Bright Creatures, the recent Netflix release that seeks to inaugurate a new, regrettable phase in Field’s five-decade-long movie career.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Tanking was a huge — and from the league standpoint, regrettable — talking point this season.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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.
—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
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Tanking was a huge — and from the league standpoint, regrettable — talking point this season.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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.
—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
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrettable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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regrettable
adjective
re·gret·ta·ble
ri-ˈgret-ə-bəl 
: deserving regret
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