regretful

[US]/rɪˈgretfəl/
[UK]/rɪ'ɡrɛtfl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. feeling sorrow or disappointment; full of regret.

Example Sentences

He is regretful for what he has done.

We feel regretful to his decision.

he sounded regretful but pointed out that he had committed himself.

Real-world Examples

After the food, Leek's Italian offers the regretful: " I feel qualmish, sick."

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I'm regretful that I made such a mistake.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

But maybe he's regretful now, so he's come here to apologize.

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

Yet Kemper was thought to have grown exceptionally introspective and regretful.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

It's slavery, and every slave eventually becomes resentful, revengeful, and regretful.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husbands and boyfriends.

Source: EnglishPod 91-180

After a couple of months anyone who had to miss a family meal felt regretful.

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

I don't want you to feel regretful when you look back at now in the future.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

And you can tell how healthy my relationship with sex must be. I'm tellin' you, it's so regretful sometimes.

Source: Celebrity's Daily Meal Plan (Bilingual Selection)

I'm tellin' you, it's so regretful sometimes.

Source: A day’s diet of a celebrity.

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