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regretted

/ɹɪˈɡɹɛtɪd/verb3 syllables

Regretted means: feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about.

Synonyms for regretted3

verb, as in feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

verb, as in decline formally or politely

verb, as in express with regret

verb, as in feel sad about the loss or absence of

What does regretted mean?4

verb

1

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

2

decline formally or politely“I regret I can't come to the party”

3

express with regret“I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard”

4

feel sad about the loss or absence of

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with regretted?3

two syllables

nettedvetted

three syllables

indebted
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Regretted in a sentence

  • Many people regretted picking up a fight with me, including my own loved ones.LoverofEnglish
  • Ever since he blamed him, he’s regretted it.Igider
  • Tome squirted some washing-up liquid in the dishwasher, but regretted it afterwards.helloroto
  • I thoroughly regretted staying up so late, come morning.beaushiny
  • No sooner had he said it than he regretted it.sundown
  • She regretted not being able to attend the concert.janms
  • I thought you said you regretted doing that.CK
  • I regretted having wasted a great deal of time.CK

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