regretful

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/ /rəˈɡrɛtfəl/

Meanings

adjective

Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.

Examples :

"After losing the game, the team felt regretful about their missed opportunities. "

adjective

Sorrowful about what has been lost or done.

Examples :

"After yelling at his little brother, he felt regretful and apologized. "

emotion attitude character mind soul past

Related Words

missed verb

/mɪst/

To fail to hit.

"I missed the target."

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

regrets noun

/rɪˈɡrɛts/

Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.

"She had many regrets about not spending more time with her grandfather before he passed away. "

indulging verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, Sarah was indulging in a delicious chocolate cake. "

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

regret noun

/ɹiˈɡɹɛt/

Emotional pain on account of something done or experienced in the past, with a wish that it had been different; a looking back with dissatisfaction or with longing.

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

sorrowful adjective

/ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹɐʉfɘl/ /ˈsɒɹəfəl/ /ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/

(of a person) exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught.

"The student looked sorrowful after failing the important math test. "

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

apologized verb

/əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪzd/ /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪzd/

(often followed by “for”) To make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends

"My correspondent apologized for not answering my letter."

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."

losing verb

/ˈluːzɪŋ/

To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

"He lost his hearing in the explosion."

yelling verb

/ˈjɛlɪŋ/

Shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.

"The teacher was yelling at the students to be quiet. "