regret

• Substantivo 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.

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.

   Arrependimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antônimoscontentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apologyB2formal

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

   Lamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapologycontritionremorsesorrow

• Verbo 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.

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

verbo irregular

1. Feel sorrow or remorseB1formal

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

   Arrepender-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Antônimoscelebraterejoice

2. Express polite apologyB2formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   Lamentar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapologize