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regrettable

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Synonyms & Antonyms of regrettable

of a kind to cause great distress

the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions

Synonyms for regrettable

deplorable,
distressful,
distressing,
grievous,
heartbreaking,
heartrending,
lamentable,
tragic
(also tragical),
unfortunate,
unlucky,
woeful

Words Related to regrettable

troublesome,
vexatious

affecting,
doleful,
moving,
piteous,
poignant,
ruthful,
touching

awful,
dire,
dreadful,
fearful,
severe,
terrible

alarming,
disturbing,
perturbing,
traumatic,
unsettling

crushing,
excruciating,
harrowing,
horrible,
horrifying,
intolerable,
overwhelming,
shocking,
sickening,
unbearable

miserable,
pitiful,
sad,
wretched

calamitous,
disastrous

painful,
raging,
sharp

Near Antonyms for regrettable

gratifying,
pleasing,
rewarding,
satisfying

comforting,
encouraging,
heartening

cheering,
heartwarming,
inspiring

fortunate,
happy,
lucky

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regrets

regrettable

regrettably

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