Synonyms for regretful

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ri-gret-fuh l

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈgrɛt fəl

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Définition of regretful

Origin : 1640s, "full of regret," from regret + -ful. Regretfully, properly "with regret," incorrectly used in place of regrettably "it is to be regretted that; calling for regret" since at least 1965. "A regrettable use, prob. after HOPEFULLY adv.2" [OED].

adj sad, sorry

Example sentences :

But he only gazed at her with a thoughtful, regretful perplexity.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

The handsome Cardinal was suave, courtly, regretful, but firm.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

“That is quite true,” agreed the other, with a regretful sigh.
Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan

"That is most unfortunate," replied the Count, in a regretful tone.
Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock

Naturally, that at first made him regretful, and later it made him jealous.
Extract from : « The Winning Clue » by James Hay, Jr.

"I am just too sorry for any use at all," returned Fred, looking anything but regretful.
Extract from : « Doctor Jones' Picnic » by S. E. Chapman

She was amused by Gwendolyn, but regretful that the visit had been timed just then.
Extract from : « Reels and Spindles » by Evelyn Raymond

Bela let him have it with a regretful look at the thick, bright hair.
Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner

"But I weary thee," he said, suddenly, as if regretful of the time he had wasted.
Extract from : « Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends » by Gertrude Landa

We would be regretful if that were to occur, but there is nothing of the sort possible.
Extract from : « The Making of Bobby Burnit » by George Randolph Chester

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