regret
verb (used with object)
to feel sorrow or remorse for (an act, fault, disappointment, etc.).
regretting
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present participleof regret.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When someone agrees because they feel compelled—not because they genuinely thought about and committed to their choice—they may end up regretting their decision, resenting the asker, or even backing out of the agreement later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
She expresses profound love for the two children she has while regretting that she was forced to become a mother before she could give those children the life she believed they deserved.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
“I don’t like to go through life regretting anything. I want to make sure I can look back and be like, ‘Hey, I tried it out.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Orna Donath's study also finds that for some, regretting motherhood is a feeling that never goes away.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“And I guess I’m regretting not figuring out real summer plans.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
