regret meaning and definition

REGRET noun

Definition of regret (noun)

1. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
   • "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
   • synonyms: rue, ruefulness, sorrow

REGRET verb

Definition of regret (verb)

1. feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
   • synonyms: repent, rue
2. feel sad about the loss or absence of
3. decline formally or politely
   • "I regret I can't come to the party"
4. express with regret
   • "I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard"