Regret is when you feel sad or sorry about something that happened or a choice you made. It often means you wish things were different.
She felt regret after breaking the vase.
I have no regret about my choice.
To regret means to feel sorry or sad about something you did or did not do. It is common to talk about past actions that we wish were different.
I regret not going to the party.
She regrets saying rude words to him.
In formal language, regret is used to politely say sorry or to tell bad news. It shows you feel sorry about a problem or a refusal.
We regret the delay in delivery.
I regret to inform you about the cancellation.
Regret can mean feeling sorry about a bad event like loss or failure. It shows sadness or disappointment for something negative.
We regret the loss of our dear friend.
He regrets the failure of his project.
Regret is used in formal letters or messages to politely apologize or show sympathy. It helps show respect when giving bad news.
Please accept our regrets on your loss.
With deepest regrets, we cancel the event.
Regret is used in formal speech or writing to tell bad news politely. It shows that the speaker is sorry for the problem they announce.
We regret to announce the postponement of the meeting.
The company regrets to inform employees of layoffs.
This meaning is about feeling sorry or disappointed because you did not take a chance or made a wrong decision. It often relates to opportunities lost.
He regrets not accepting the job offer.
They regret missing the big sale.
