REGRETTED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

regretted

verb

past tense of regret

as in lamented

to feel sorry or dissatisfied about we regret any inconvenience that we may have caused you

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Recent Examples of regretted In a statement on Wednesday, a Variety spokesperson said Donnelly regretted the confrontation. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The bet was clearly a lighthearted joke between friends, but after posting it, the WNBA seems to have regretted the optics of the league promoting two players gambling on a game, which is prohibited in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 So, yes, the companies regretted their decisions to replace people with AI. — Peter D. Banko, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 For travelers, birders, and anyone who has ever regretted leaving a lens at home, that remains a tempting proposal. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Vincic might have regretted his leniency had Mac Allister later committed another yellow-card offence that had a major impact on the game, such as stopping a significant Spain attack. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Some of that money will be well spent, and other dollars will be regretted for years to come. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 And instantly regretted it, and submitted my resignation at the end of the day. — Kurt Andersen, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Macron’s office said the two had discussed the project at length and regretted that the main industry partners, European aerospace group Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain, and France’s Dassault Aviation, had not been able to reach an agreement. — CNN Money, 9 June 2026

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lamented

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Today, as America and the world lamented the death of the ‘Jolene’ performer, 9 To 5 actor, producer, playwright, philanthropist, and author, Swift offered personal words of grief and joy.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
During the May 21 vote, many board members lamented that their hands were tied by state law and a 3rd District Appellate Court ruling upholding the state’s solar siting regulations.

— Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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