regrettable

or re·gret·a·ble

[ ri-gret-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable.

Other Words From

• re·gret·ta·ble·ness noun
• re·gret·ta·bly adverb
• un·re·gret·ta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regrettable¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French regret(t)able; regret, -able

Related Words

• calamitous
• deplorable
• dire
• disappointing
• distressing
• dreadful
• grievous
• heartbreaking
• lamentable
• sad
• shameful