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
Beyond the smell is the regrettable truth that a spring and summer of actually going out on the river is highly unlikely, if not foolishly risky.
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Every human loss is regrettable.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
His frenetic pace of dealing has resulted in some regrettable outcomes — such as the 2020 deal that sent Ty France and Andres Muñoz to the Mariners for catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
France, Europe’s largest agricultural producer, led the opposition citing farm protections, while Germany says delays are regrettable and the deal should be applied now.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for regrettable
Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Every human loss is regrettable.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
His frenetic pace of dealing has resulted in some regrettable outcomes — such as the 2020 deal that sent Ty France and Andres Muñoz to the Mariners for catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
France, Europe’s largest agricultural producer, led the opposition citing farm protections, while Germany says delays are regrettable and the deal should be applied now.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
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Celta’s experienced striker Borja Iglesias equalized for the home side with his third goal in four games after 25 minutes, and strike partner Iago Aspas was unfortunate to see his shot come back off the post with two minutes remaining as both sides pushed for a winner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This time round, though, an unfortunate silliness sometimes creeps in, where the film risks tipping over Shakespearean-size emotions into embarrassing bathos.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Frankenstein is nominated for nine Academy Awards, including nods for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor, the latter for Jacob Elordi's portrayal of the tragic monster.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The novel refuses to package trans lives as tragic or easily digestible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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