Synonyms of regrettable

regrettable

adjective

ri-ˈgre-tə-bəl 

as in unfortunate

of a kind to cause great distress

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfortunate
• tragic
• tragical
• terrible
• lamentable
• deplorable
• horrible
• shocking
• distressing
• grievous
• unlucky
• painful
• disturbing
• woeful
• sad
• distressful
• awful
• unsettling
• disastrous
• dire
• heartbreaking
• troublesome
• sickening
• dreadful
• pitiful
• miserable
• fearful
• unbearable
• severe
• vexatious
• traumatic
• heartrending
• alarming
• poignant
• overwhelming
• horrifying
• wretched
• intolerable
• doleful
• crushing
• piteous
• moving
• affecting
• touching
• calamitous
• excruciating
• harrowing
• perturbing
• ruthful
• sharp
• raging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gratifying
• satisfying
• rewarding
• pleasing
• encouraging
• heartening
• comforting
• inspiring
• happy
• fortunate
• lucky
• heartwarming
• cheering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regrettable

During his appearance as a guest judge on the Feb. 19 episode of HGTV's The Flip Off, the Born Mechanic host got candid with Haack about their regrettable behavior towards one another following their separation. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Smith, returning to business as the latter, could sell a collection of international club tracks, act like nothing regrettable happened, and cruise on the success of Bad Boys, hemmers and hawers be damned. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025

That about-face, which has yet to be discussed at a public meeting, is deeply regrettable. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025

Because beyond the first-round bill due to the Thunder, the Heat also owe a first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in either 2027 or ’28 from the massively regrettable trade last year for Terry Rozier. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025