regrettable

• Qui provoque ou mérite des regrets ; fâcheux, malheureux.

Describes something that causes or deserves regret; unfortunate.

1. Deserving regretB2formal

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

   Qui mérite des regrets

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeplorabledisappointingdistressinggrievouslamentablepitiablesadshamefulsorryunfortunate

   Antonymesadmirablefortunatepleasingwelcome