Regret Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Regret

Meaning 1 : sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

    Example : he wrote a note expressing his regret

    Synonyms : rue,  ruefulness,  sorrow
Meaning 2 : feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

    Synonyms : repent,  rue
Meaning 3 : decline formally or politely

    Example : I regret I can't come to the party

Meaning 4 : express with regret

    Example : I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard

Meaning 5 : feel sad about the loss or absence of