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
In the end, footage of troops booing and cheering a political speech while being offered MAGA merch was regrettable, said the Army official.
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Viewed through a modern lens, the fat suit is regrettable, but that’s only one aspect of the transformative makeup, which also includes the character’s trademark blue face paint, red eyes, and razor-sharp teeth.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Here’s how: Miami owes Charlotte a first-round pick, from the regrettable Terry Rozier trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Though perhaps understandable, these regrettable local taxes on groceries will only deepen the burden on struggling families if inflation and wage stagnation persist into 2026.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Viewed through a modern lens, the fat suit is regrettable, but that’s only one aspect of the transformative makeup, which also includes the character’s trademark blue face paint, red eyes, and razor-sharp teeth.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Here’s how: Miami owes Charlotte a first-round pick, from the regrettable Terry Rozier trade.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Though perhaps understandable, these regrettable local taxes on groceries will only deepen the burden on struggling families if inflation and wage stagnation persist into 2026.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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Shakira does appear to be the beneficiary of an unintended consequence stemming from her unfortunate moves.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The stern instructor displays a remarkable amount of patience as the student bashes the unfortunate victim against every solid surface in sight — even alien beings capable of traversing the cosmos can have bad days at the office.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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There's a tragic kind of symmetry in the way Carmen Berzatto, a guy who grew up in household devoid of nurturing, later devotes his life to caring for strangers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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The tragic consequences ultimately haunted Einstein for the rest of his life.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2025
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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