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

After opening up about his gender identity and sexuality to another youth at a group home in rural Oregon, Rin quickly regretted it, feeling ostracized from the other youth by his caregivers and misunderstood. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

In a statement on Wednesday, a Variety spokesperson said Donnelly regretted the confrontation. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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

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