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
That your daughter had to miss her grandfather’s funeral is regrettable, but the reason is understandable.
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Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
On April 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described the tariffs as extremely regrettable, but stopped short of implementing retaliatory measures, according to the Associated Press.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Khloé used Tuesday’s event to reflect on one of her more regrettable reality television moments.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Bartel, 30, told Newsweek about her belief that a wedding true to a couple will never feel regrettable, no matter how styles change.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
On April 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described the tariffs as extremely regrettable, but stopped short of implementing retaliatory measures, according to the Associated Press.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Additionally, Khloé used Tuesday’s event to reflect on one of her more regrettable reality television moments.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Bartel, 30, told Newsweek about her belief that a wedding true to a couple will never feel regrettable, no matter how styles change.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The decision was so unfortunate that the NAIA felt compelled to issue an apology.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The story has crushingly tragic elements and contemplates the big mysteries of life and death through a spiritual lens.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Throwing the whole weight of government and community toward violence reduction is Chicago’s best bet in efforts to reduce the frequency and tragic costs of gun violence.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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