Regrettable

/rɪˈɡrɛt.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

deserving regret or disappointment; unfortunate.

The cancellation of the concert was a regrettable decision for both the fans and the organizers.

causing regret or sorrow; lamentable.

It is regrettable that we lost touch after high school.

characterized by or expressing regret.

He issued a regrettable apology for his earlier comments.

having the quality of being regretted; unfortunate.

Her regrettable mistake may have cost her the promotion she was hoping for.

From the Latin 'regrettabilis', meaning 'that can be regretted'.

a regrettable error

A mistake that is unfortunate and causes disappointment.

regrettable delay

An unfortunate postponement or hold-up.

regrettable decision

A choice that has led to negative consequences.

regret

A feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.

regretful

Feeling or showing regret.

A bummer

That concert cancellation was a real bummer.

A drag

Missing the deadline was such a drag.