regretted; regretting
Definition of regret
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : to mourn the loss or death of
b : to miss very much
2 : to be very sorry for
regrets his mistakes
: to experience regret
regret
nounDefinition of regret (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repair
2a : an expression of distressing emotion (such as sorrow)
b regrets plural : a note politely declining an invitation
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The first known use of regret was in the 14th century
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