as in unfortunate
of a kind to cause great distress
the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions
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Recent Examples of regrettable
An hour-and-16 minute weather delay might have been the least-regrettable aspect of the Panthers’ ugly Week 1 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at EverBank Field.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
During his appearance as a guest judge on the Feb. 19 episode of HGTV's The Flip Off, the Born Mechanic host got candid with Haack about their regrettable behavior towards one another following their separation.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Maybe that’s not quite right, but this powerful 1970s duet featuring the big man and Ellen Foley on vocals and some play-by-play announcing is a testament to the more amorous and ultimately regrettable uses some folks have put their automobiles through.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Given an even sketchier character outline, Foster — who takes the gold in a movie that’s the Olympics of bad wigs — just sails over the top, taking his cue from a wardrobe of regrettable ‘70s fashions, with chunky gold chains nestled in a thick carpet of chest hair.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
During his appearance as a guest judge on the Feb. 19 episode of HGTV's The Flip Off, the Born Mechanic host got candid with Haack about their regrettable behavior towards one another following their separation.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Maybe that’s not quite right, but this powerful 1970s duet featuring the big man and Ellen Foley on vocals and some play-by-play announcing is a testament to the more amorous and ultimately regrettable uses some folks have put their automobiles through.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Given an even sketchier character outline, Foster — who takes the gold in a movie that’s the Olympics of bad wigs — just sails over the top, taking his cue from a wardrobe of regrettable ‘70s fashions, with chunky gold chains nestled in a thick carpet of chest hair.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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As Yassir Zabiri flung his boot in the air, the ball bounced off the unfortunate Joshua Wynder and into his own net.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tight end Orande Gadsden had a very unfortunate early fumble, resulting in a long touchdown run.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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What affected me most in Lahiri’s story was the sense of time passing, the way our obsessions seem meaningless in the aftermath of tragic events (or, rather, from the larger vantage point of a life).—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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The day after the Harriet the Spy actress’ tragic death, Gellar paid tribute to Trachtenberg with a carousel of photos from their time on the set of the supernatural drama.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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