adj
regrettable
Regrettable (adj) means deserving to be regretted; unfortunate. Example: “The meeting ended in a regrettable shouting match.”
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Deserving to be regretted; unfortunate.
"And when they do, readers may find themselves on an unfamiliar website with an odd name, faced with a photo gallery of regrettable tattoos or a listicle on 22 celebrities with ugly spouses."
— Tiffany Hsu, You Will Be Shocked by This Article (2019)
"The officers' actions were regrettable, yes, but there's nothing to be done now but to relocate everyone to the mainland in a calm and orderly manner."
"The meeting ended in a regrettable shouting match."
How to use regrettable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an event or action that is unfortunate and worth feeling sorry about.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more regrettable
- Superlative
- most regrettable
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What does “regrettable” mean?
The word “regrettable” means deserving to be regretted; unfortunate. In plain terms, describes an event or action that is unfortunate and worth feeling sorry about.
How do you use “regrettable” in a sentence?
Here is “regrettable” used in a sentence: “The meeting ended in a regrettable shouting match.”
What part of speech is “regrettable”?
“Regrettable” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of regrettable?
"regrettable" (adj) means deserving to be regretted; unfortunate.
