regret

• Substantiv, das ein Gefühl der Trauer, Enttäuschung oder des Bedauerns über etwas Geschehenes oder Getanes bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit dem Wunsch, es wäre anders gewesen.

A noun referring to a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done, often accompanied by a wish that it had been different.

1. Feeling of sadness or disappointmentB1formal

   A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about something that has happened or been done.

   Bedauern

   • He expressed deep regret for his actions.
   • She felt a pang of regret after quitting her job.
   • They have no regrets about moving to a new city.

   Synonymecompunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antonymecontentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apologyB2formal

   A polite way to express apology or disappointment, often used in formal contexts.

   Bedauern

   • Please accept my sincere regrets for the inconvenience.
   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • He sent his regrets for not being able to attend the wedding.

   Synonymeapologycontritionremorsesorrow

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man über etwas Geschehenes oder Getanes traurig, enttäuscht oder unzufrieden ist und es bedauert.

A verb used to express the feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Feel sorrow or remorseB1formal

   To feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.

   Bereuen

   • I regret not studying harder for the exam.
   • She regrets her decision to quit the job.
   • He regretted saying those harsh words to his friend.

   Synonymebemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Antonymecelebraterejoice

2. Express polite apologyB2formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   Bedauern ausdrücken

   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • The company regrets any inconvenience caused by the delay.
   • I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.

   Synonymeapologize