regret
regret
feeling sorry
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regret with Russian translation
regret usage examples
Я чувствую сожаление из‑за своих резких слов.
I feel regret about my harsh words.
Его молчание показало сожаление после встречи.
His silence showed regret after the meeting.
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regret belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
regret synonyms
What's the difference between regret / rue / sorrow / disappointment / contrition / penitence
to feel regret or sorrow about something (often slightly old-fashioned or literary)
He will rue the day he ignored her advice.
She was filled with sorrow when her friend moved away.
feeling unhappy because expectations or hopes were not met
He felt disappointment when the concert was canceled.
formal or religious sense of repentance or remorse for wrongdoing
The defendant showed contrition during sentencing.
the state of being penitent; often a religiously framed repentance
She entered a period of penitence after the scandal.
an expression of grief, sorrow, or regret; often public or literary
The poem was a lament for the lost generation.
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How to pronounce regret and what this word means
regret means regret. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce regret
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
regret translation
regret
regret examples
I feel regret about my harsh words.
regret transcription
/rɪˈɡrɛt/, /ə rɪˈɡrɛt/
Questions about this word
regret meaning: what does it mean?
feeling sorry
regret pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
regret is pronounced as /rɪˈɡrɛt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
regret definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I feel regret about my harsh words. Translation: Я чувствую сожаление из‑за своих резких слов.
Is regret part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, regret can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is regret part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, regret can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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