regret Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

happened verb

/ˈhæpənd/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

dissatisfaction noun

/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

Unhappiness or discontent

"My dissatisfaction with the school's new lunch menu was clear in my grumpy sighs. "

regretted verb

/ɹɪˈɡɹɛtɪd/

To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

"He regretted his words."

account noun

/ə.ˈkaʊnt/

A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

"The family's monthly account showed they spent more than their income. "

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."

aversion noun

/əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

"Due to her aversion to the outdoors she complained throughout the entire camping trip."

emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "

regret

Examples :

"My biggest regret is not studying harder for the history exam. "

Examples :

"My biggest regret is the way I treated my sister last week. "

Examples :

"He regretted his words."

Examples :

"I regret not studying harder for the history test. "

Examples :

"I regret the lost opportunity to study abroad last year. "

Meanings

Examples :

"My biggest regret is not studying harder for the history exam. "

Examples :

"My biggest regret is the way I treated my sister last week. "

Examples :

"He regretted his words."

Examples :

"I regret not studying harder for the history test. "

Examples :

"I regret the lost opportunity to study abroad last year. "

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

happened verb

To occur or take place.

opportunity noun

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

different noun

The different ideal.

dissatisfaction noun

Unhappiness or discontent

regretted verb

To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.

account noun

A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

generally adverb

Popularly or widely.

aversion noun

Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike.

emotional adjective

Of or relating to the emotions.

experienced verb

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.