noun
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Synonyms
Examples
- he drank to drown his sorrows
- he wrote a note expressing his regret
- to his rue, the error cost him the game
verb
feel remorse for
Synonyms
Examples
- feel sorry for
- be contrite about
verb
feel sad about the loss or absence of
verb
decline formally or politely
Examples
- I regret I can't come to the party
verb
express with regret
Examples
- I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard