Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of regrettable Given his age, Granlund’s next deal has all the makings of a regrettable one. Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025 This represented a regrettable state of affairs, according to Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times. Becket Adams, National Review, 15 June 2025 In the end, footage of troops booing and cheering a political speech while being offered MAGA merch was regrettable, said the Army official. 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 See All Example Sentences for regrettable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
  • Instead, like so many unfortunate accidents since cell phones were invented, this was caused by a distracted driver.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • Fortunately for him, that gaffe will be a little easier to live down than Teal and Weinberg’s unfortunate comments.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Although authorities said a criminal investigation is underway, a police spokesperson told the DPA that the force is currently considering the incident a tragic accident.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • The Louisiana native has been working steadily since the early ’90s, appearing in the Julia Roberts/Dennis Quaid vehicle Something To Talk About (1995), John Singleton’s tragic historical drama Rosewood (1997), and a string of high-profile TV series.
    EW.com, EW.com, 20 July 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on regrettable

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!