regretful
/rɪˈɡretfəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5734 in the learning path
后悔的；遗憾的
Definitions
adj. Feeling sorry about something that happened or something you did.
后悔的；遗憾的
Example
He looked regretful after speaking sharply to his sister.
他对妹妹说话太冲，之后显得很后悔。
Some graduates feel regretful about choosing a degree solely for its expected financial rewards.
一些毕业生对仅因预期经济回报而选择某个学位感到后悔。
Collocations
- feel regretful
- a regretful smile
- regretful about a decision
Word family
- regret (v.)
- regret (n.)
- regretfully (adv.)
- regrettable (adj.)
Synonyms
- sorry
- remorseful
Usage tip
regretful指人感到遗憾；regrettable指事令人遗憾。
FAQ
- What does regretful mean?
- Feeling sorry about something that happened or something you did.
- How is regretful pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈɡretfəl/, US /rɪˈɡretfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
