regrettable

• Bezeichnet etwas, das Bedauern oder Unbehagen hervorruft oder bedauerlich ist; häufig im Sinne von unglücklich, unerfreulich oder schade.

Describes something that causes or deserves regret; unfortunate.

1. Deserving regretB2formal

   Causing or deserving a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse.

   Bedauerlich

   • The company's decision to lay off workers was regrettable.
   • It is regrettable that the event had to be canceled.
   • His regrettable comments caused a lot of offense.

   Synonymedeplorabledisappointingdistressinggrievouslamentablepitiablesadshamefulsorryunfortunate

   Antonymeadmirablefortunatepleasingwelcome