regretted
word · lemma: regret
Definition
Felt sad or sorry about something that happened or something you did in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'regret.' Used for both big and small things you wish had gone differently. Often followed by 'that' or a verb in -ing form. Formal in apologies ('I regretted to inform...'), but also common in daily speech.
Spanish: lamentó - se arrepintióPortuguese (BR): lamentou - se arrependeuPortuguese (PT): lamentou - arrependeu-seChinese (Simplified): 后悔了 - 遗憾Chinese (Traditional): 後悔了 - 遺憾Hindi: अफसोस किया - पछतायाArabic: ندمBengali: অনুতপ্ত হয়েছিল - আফসোস করেছিলRussian: пожалел - сожалелJapanese: 後悔したVietnamese: đã hối tiếc - đã ân hậnKorean: 후회했다Turkish: pişman olduUrdu: پچھتایاIndonesian: menyesal
Example Sentences
She regretted her decision to move away.
basic
He regretted forgetting her birthday.
basic
They regretted not studying harder for the exam.
basic
I instantly regretted what I said to him.
natural
We all regretted missing your party last night.
natural
She never regretted taking that chance, not even once.
natural