noun

regretting

noun

The act of feeling sorry about something you did or failed to do.

"Regretting his harsh words, he called her back within the hour."

"She spent the drive home regretting that she hadn't spoken up in the meeting."

How to Use Regretting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWishing you had done something differently, usually because of guilt or disappointment.

Common pairings

regretting a decision no use regretting it spend time regretting

regrettings plural

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_____ his harsh words, he called her back within the hour.

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