noun
regretting
Regretting (noun) means the act of feeling sorry about something you did or failed to do. Example: “Regretting his harsh words, he called her back within the hour.”
noun
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- regrettings
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Rhymes for regretting
petting
setting
wetting
getting
letting
betting
netting
vetting
abetting
fretting
upsetting
resetting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “regretting” mean?
The word “regretting” means the act of feeling sorry about something you did or failed to do. In plain terms, wishing you had done something differently, usually because of guilt or disappointment.
How do you use “regretting” in a sentence?
Here is “regretting” used in a sentence: “Regretting his harsh words, he called her back within the hour.”
What part of speech is “regretting”?
“Regretting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of regretting?
"regretting" (noun) means the act of feeling sorry about something you did or failed to do.
