regret

verb B2

Meaning

To regret means to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or something you have done, often wishing you had made a different choice.
💡 A common mistake is using "regret" with a gerund instead of an infinitive (e.g., "I regret to inform you" is correct, while "I regret informing you" is less formal).

Example Sentences

Do you regret not taking the job offer last year ?
I regret not studying harder for the final exam .
I regret not submitting the report before the deadline .
I regret not telling you the truth earlier .

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