Regretted: meaning, definitions and examples
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regretted
[ rɪˈɡrɛtɪd ]
past tense
Regretted is the past tense of regret, which means to feel sorrow or remorse for something that has happened or been done. It often implies a desire to change the past due to its negative consequences.
Synonyms
apologized, lamented, repented
Examples of usage
- She regretted not studying harder for the exam.
- He regretted his decision to leave the company.
- They regretted missing the opportunity to travel.
- I regretted the harsh words I said during the argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "regretted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentou
🇮🇳 पश्चात्ताप किया
🇩🇪 bereute
🇮🇩 menyesal
🇺🇦 шкодував
🇵🇱 żałował
🇯🇵 後悔した
🇫🇷 regretté
🇪🇸 lamentó
🇹🇷 pişman oldu
🇰🇷 후회했다
🇸🇦 ندم
🇨🇿 litoval
🇸🇰 ľutoval
🇨🇳 后悔了
🇸🇮 obžaloval
🇮🇸 sorgaði
🇰🇿 өкінген
🇬🇪 წუხდა
🇦🇿 peşman oldu
🇲🇽 lamentó
Etymology
The word 'regret' comes from the Old French 'regretter', which means 'to weep again' and is derived from the Latin 'regrettere', meaning 'to go back' or 'to retrace one's steps'. The prefix 're-' indicates 'again' or 'back', while 'grittere' means 'to cry' or 'to call out'. This evolution reflects the emotional weight of the term, emphasizing the sorrow associated with reflecting on past actions. It has maintained its connotation of feeling sorrowful over missed opportunities or poor decisions through the centuries. 'Regretted', as the past tense form of 'regret', is used to indicate that the feeling of remorse has already occurred, often creating a sense of reflection and contemplation about one's choices.