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    Regrettable (en. Regrettable)

    /rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which deserves to be regretted.
    It is a regrettable incident that could have been avoided.
    C'est un incident regrettable qui aurait pu être évité.
    That which causes regrets.
    It is regrettable that we could not meet.
    Il est regrettable que nous n'ayons pas pu nous rencontrer.
    Unpleasant and undesirable.
    His behavior was truly regrettable.
    Son comportement était vraiment regrettable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'regrettabilis', derived from 'regretter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is regrettable
    expresses dissatisfaction or regrets about something.
    c'est regrettable
    a regrettable act
    denotes an action that should evoke remorse.
    un acte regrettable
    regrettable mistake
    a fault that leads to negative consequences.
    regrettable erreur
    regrettable situation
    a context that raises concerns or sadness.
    situation regrettable
    regrettable incident
    an event that becomes a source of regrets.
    regrettable incident

    Related Words

    regret
    Feeling of sadness related to a loss or error.
    regret
    disappointment
    Feeling of dissatisfaction with an unexpected outcome.
    déception
    lamentation
    Expression of sadness or grief.
    lamentation
    anxiety
    State of concern or emotional distress.
    anxiété
    displeasure
    Feeling of disagreement or dissatisfaction.
    contrariété

    Slang Meanings

    Not cool
    It’s really not cool to cancel at the last minute, it's regrettable.
    C'est vraiment pas cool d'annuler à la dernière minute, c'est regrettable.
    It's a mess
    The concert was scheduled, but it was canceled. It's a mess, it's regrettable.
    Le concert était prévu, mais il a été annulé. C'est raté, c'est regrettable.