regret
verb (used with object)
to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.).
regrets
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pluralof regret.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof regret (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
regretverb (used with object)to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.).
Example Sentences
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McHenry, who did not mention her employment status in her video, doesn’t seem to have any regrets about her behavior that night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
In Seattle, Thomas faced similar regrets over buying.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
They don’t wallow in their regrets, but both Harry and Ben are the kinds of guys who have been around, or been dragged around, the track a few times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
He previously said he had no regrets over joining LIV and backed organisers to make it sustainable.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The first time I saw Morrie on “Nightline,” I wondered what regrets he had once he knew his death was imminent.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
