Regret Past Tense

The past tense of Regret is regretted.

1. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • regretten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • regreter (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Regret

  • cabriolet
  • suffragette
  • sobriquet
  • minuet
  • luncheonette
  • laviolette
  • galudet
  • flageolet
  • falconet
  • dancanet
  • clarinet
  • calumet
  • antoinette
  • willamette
  • tagamet
  • statuette
  • slushayete
  • silhouette
  • sextet
  • quintet
  • quartet
  • pinochet
  • nicolette
  • nicolet
  • lorgnette
  • larroquette
  • kitchenette
  • intermet
  • henriette
  • cullinet

How do you pronounce regret?

Pronounce regret as rɪˈgrɛt.

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2. regret

noun. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

Etymology

  • regretten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • regreter (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] feel sad about the loss or absence of.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • regretten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • regreter (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] decline formally or politely.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • regretten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • regreter (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. regret

verb. ['rəˈgrɛt, rɪˈgrɛt'] express with regret.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • regretten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • regreter (Old French (842-ca. 1400))