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

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez regretted not being able to take Ronaldo further in his last competition, but made sure to heap praise on the striker. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 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

The couple regretted booking that flight, and now ensure that their layovers have ample time. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 June 2026

Whereas the Vikings immediately regretted choosing McCarthy over Darnold last offseason. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

Trump has regretted it ever since. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 13 May 2026

Their peers that decided not to participate, such as Chicago and Montreal, have not regretted sitting out. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026