adj

regrettable

Regrettable (adj) means deserving to be regretted; unfortunate. Example: “The meeting ended in a regrettable shouting match.”

adj

Deserving to be regretted; unfortunate.

"The meeting ended in a regrettable shouting match."

How to use regrettable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes an event or action that is unfortunate and worth feeling sorry about.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

more regrettable comparative, most regrettable superlative

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Rhymes for 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.