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

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

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Word forms

regrettings plural

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Rhymes for regretting

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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.