Regretful Meaning in English
word
ɹɪˈɡɹɛtfəɫ
ri-GRET-fuhl
ɹɪɡɹˈɛtfəl
ri-GRET-fuhl
Definition
Feeling sadness or disappointment over something you did or did not do in the past.
Usage & Nuances
"Regretful" is formal and describes a person or tone that feels or expresses regret. Common with apologies or reflecting on mistakes. Not as strong as "remorseful." Often used with "look," "expression," or in phrases like "felt regretful about..."
Spanish: arrepentido - lleno de remordimientoPortuguese (BR): arrependido - pesarosoPortuguese (PT): arrependido - pesarosoChinese (Simplified): 后悔的 - 遗憾的Chinese (Traditional): 後悔的 - 遺憾的Hindi: पछताया हुआ - खेदपूर्णArabic: نادم - آسفBengali: অনুতপ্ত - অনুশোচনাপূর্ণRussian: сожалеющий - полный сожаленияJapanese: 後悔しているVietnamese: hối tiếc - đầy hối hậnKorean: 후회하는Turkish: pişman - üzgün (pişmanlık hissiyle)Urdu: پشیمان - افسوسناکIndonesian: penuh penyesalan - menyesal
Example Sentences
He felt regretful after forgetting her birthday.
basic
Her regretful message made me realize she was truly sorry.
basic
The boy had a regretful look on his face.
basic
She gave me a regretful smile, knowing she had made a mistake.
natural
I'm regretful about how I handled the situation.
natural
His tone was regretful, as if he wished he could change the past.
natural