regret

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее чувство печали, разочарования или сожаления о чём-то, что произошло или было сделано, часто сопровождающееся желанием, чтобы всё было иначе.esSustantivo que designa el sentimiento de tristeza, decepción o pesar por algo que ha sucedido o se ha hecho, a menudo acompañado del deseo de que hubiera sido diferente.frSentiment de tristesse, de déception ou de remords à propos de quelque chose qui s'est produit ou a été fait, souvent accompagné du souhait que les choses aient été différentes.deSubstantiv, das ein Gefühl der Trauer, Enttäuschung oder des Bedauerns über etwas Geschehenes oder Getanes bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit dem Wunsch, es wäre anders gewesen.ptSubstantivo que designa um sentimento de tristeza, desapontamento ou arrependimento por algo que aconteceu ou foi feito, frequentemente acompanhado do desejo de que tivesse sido diferente.zh对已发生或已做的事感到悲伤、失望或懊悔，常伴随希望事情本可以不同的心情。arاسم يدل على شعور بالحزن أو الأسف أو الخيبة بسبب شيء حدث أو فُعل، وغالبًا ما يصحبه تمنٍّ لو كان الأمر قد جرى على نحو مختلف.

1. Feeling of sadness or disappointment B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСожалениеesarrepentimientofrregret (sentiment de tristesse ou de déception)deBedauernptArrependimentozh遗憾arالأسف

   Synonyms: compunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antonyms: contentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apology B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСожалениеesExpresión de pesar o disculpafrExpression polie de regretdeBedauernptLamentozh遗憾arأسف

   Synonyms: apologycontritionremorsesorrow

• regrets plural form
• regrets' possessive plural form
• regret's possessive singular form

irregular verb

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

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения чувства печали, разочарования или сожаления о чём-то, что произошло или было сделано.esVerbo que expresa sentir pena, decepción o remordimiento por algo que ha ocurrido o que se ha hecho.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer un sentiment de tristesse, de déception ou de remords à propos de quelque chose qui s'est produit ou qui a été fait.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man über etwas Geschehenes oder Getanes traurig, enttäuscht oder unzufrieden ist und es bedauert.ptVerbo usado para expressar sentimento de tristeza, decepção ou arrependimento por algo que aconteceu ou foi feito; também pode indicar remorso ou pesar por uma ação ou decisão.zh表示对已发生或已做过的事情感到难过、失望或遗憾的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الشعور بالحزن أو الخيبة أو الأسف على شيء حدث أو تم فعله، وعن الندم على خطأ أو تقصير.

1. Feel sorrow or remorse B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСожалетьesSentir pesar o remordimientofrRegretterdeBereuenptArrepender-sezh后悔arيأسف

   Synonyms: bemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Antonyms: celebraterejoice

2. Express polite apology B2 formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   • 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.

   ruСожалетьesLamentar (expresión de disculpa cortés)frExprimer des regrets polisdeBedauern ausdrückenptLamentarzh遗憾arيُعبّر عن الأسف

   Synonyms: apologize

• regretted past participle
• regretted past simple
• regretting present participle
• regrets third person singular