Simple meaning
What does Regret mean?
Regret is feeling bad about something you did.
Dictionary definition
Regret is a feeling of sadness about a choice or action you wish had been different.
Example sentences
Regret in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what regret means.
medium
The story used regret to show how characters handled conflict.
hard
Using regret in my writing helped explain social tension and resolution more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Regret
remorseRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
sorrowRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
guiltRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
supportiveHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
kindHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Regret word family
Base word
regret
noun
regret
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does regret mean?
REGRET means regret is feeling bad about something you did.
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