Regretful

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Feeling or expressing remorse or sorrow for something that one has done or failed to do.

She was regretful about missing the important meeting.

Characterized by or showing regret.

His regretful demeanor suggested he wished he had acted differently.

Expressing regret.

The letter was filled with a regretful tone, apologizing for past mistakes.

Causing regret.

It was a regretful decision that impacted his career.

From the word 'regret' + '-ful' indicating filled with regret.

regretful decision

A choice that one wishes they had not made.

regretful glance

A look that shows sorrow for an action.

feel regretful about

To experience remorse for something.

regret

To feel sad or disappointed over something that has happened.

remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

penitence

The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Heartbroken

After the breakup, he felt completely heartbroken.

Bummed out

She was bummed out about missing the concert.