Antonyms for regretful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : ri-gret-fuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈgrɛt fəl |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for regretful
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