as in lamented
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you
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Recent Examples of regretted
However, some have since regretted that decision.
—
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
After players and coaches finally got the situation under control, Branch regretted his decision to start the bout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most regretted giving their babies up for adoption and went through a long period of depression after the relinquishment.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Chastain regretted wrecking Hamlin.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Baxter sometimes regretted that if the sabotage were discovered, Hyato would have been in almost as much trouble as the camp’s POWs.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Walsh immediately regretted his decision.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
After players and coaches finally got the situation under control, Branch regretted his decision to start the bout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most regretted giving their babies up for adoption and went through a long period of depression after the relinquishment.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Chastain regretted wrecking Hamlin.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
The survey found that most Gen Xers regretted waiting too long to plan for major life events -- especially retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Elsner regretted being unable to do more to create views of Lake Michigan from Lake Park, Howland said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Baxter sometimes regretted that if the sabotage were discovered, Hyato would have been in almost as much trouble as the camp’s POWs.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
Walsh immediately regretted his decision.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regretted
lamented
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In another audio recording obtained by the Observer, McFadden lamented that his staff did not inform him about problems inside the county jail.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Travis Kelce, who had also lamented the Chiefs kicking a field goal at the end of the first half, countered that Tush Push argument by noting the Chiefs have a short-yardage option.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Regretted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regretted. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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