regrettable

[US]/rɪ'gretəb(ə)l/
[UK]/rɪ'ɡrɛtəbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing feelings of regret or disappointment; making one feel sorry
adv. in a regrettable or unfortunate manner; causing one to feel regret or sorrow

Phrases & Collocations

deeply regrettable

Example Sentences

irresponsible and regrettable actions.

a regrettable lack of funds; regrettable remarks.

It is highly regrettable that the minister cannot be here in person.

His tiredness caused him to make a regrettable error.

Through a regrettable oversight I failed to send you an invitation. See also Synonyms at offense

It is regrettable that he couldn't attend the meeting.

Missing the deadline was regrettable.

It's regrettable that she didn't get the job.

The accident was regrettable but unavoidable.

It's regrettable that the project was canceled.

Losing the championship was regrettable for the team.

It's regrettable that she didn't apologize.

The mistake was regrettable, but we learned from it.

It's regrettable that the concert was postponed.

The loss of a talented employee is always regrettable.

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