Synonyms of regretted

regretted

verb

past tense of regret

as in lamented

to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lamented
• repented
• mourned
• deplored
• bemoaned
• rued
• grieved (for)
• bewailed
• ached (for)
• sorrowed (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enjoyed
• relished
• delighted (in)
• savored
• reveled (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regretted

The bet was clearly a lighthearted joke between friends, but after posting it, the WNBA seems to have regretted the optics of the league promoting two players gambling on a game, which is prohibited in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Plenty of incumbents have brushed off the threat Elon Musk posed to their businesses and regretted it. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

So, yes, the companies regretted their decisions to replace people with AI. — Peter D. Banko, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

For travelers, birders, and anyone who has ever regretted leaving a lens at home, that remains a tempting proposal. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Vincic might have regretted his leniency had Mac Allister later committed another yellow-card offence that had a major impact on the game, such as stopping a significant Spain attack. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Some of that money will be well spent, and other dollars will be regretted for years to come. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

And instantly regretted it, and submitted my resignation at the end of the day. — Kurt Andersen, Vulture, 17 June 2026

Macron’s office said the two had discussed the project at length and regretted that the main industry partners, European aerospace group Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain, and France’s Dassault Aviation, had not been able to reach an agreement. — CNN Money, 9 June 2026