regretful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling or expressing deep sadness, repentance, or remorse for an action, situation, or missed opportunity.

  - "His regretful actions caused irreparable damage to their relationship."
  - "The regretful soldier spent the rest of his life seeking forgiveness for his mistakes."
  - "She felt a deep sense of regret for not pursuing her dreams."

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Synonyms

repining , rueful , sorrowful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regretful
regretter , better , letter , netter , setter

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Variants

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regretful , regretfulness , regretfully

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Etymology

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From Old French regretter, meaning 'to repent, regret', from re- 'back' + greter 'to esteem, value'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'regretful' is derived from Old French.

2. The term 'regret' is also used to describe a missed opportunity or a desire for something that is no longer available.

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Related Concepts

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1. remorse: A feeling of deep regret or guilt for past actions or mistakes.

2. repentance: A feeling of regret and contrition for past wrongdoing, often accompanied by a desire to make amends.

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Culture

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In literature, 'regretful' is often used to describe characters who are filled with remorse for their past actions. In music, there are numerous songs about regret and its consequences.

How to Memorize "regretful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad expression and a heavy heart, carrying the weight of their regrets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of deep sadness and regret.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Regret is a feeling of deep sadness for past actions or missed opportunities.

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