regrettable Definition
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; unwelcome.
Using regrettable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "regrettable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
It's regrettable that we couldn't attend the wedding.
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The company's decision to lay off employees was regrettable but necessary.
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The accident was a regrettable consequence of reckless driving.
regrettable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for regrettable
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Summary: regrettable in Brief
The term 'regrettable' [ri-gret-uh-buhl] describes something that causes or deserves regret, such as an unfortunate or unwelcome event. It is often used in formal contexts, as in 'The company's decision to lay off employees was regrettable but necessary.' 'Regrettable' has synonyms like 'unfortunate' and 'unlucky,' and antonyms like 'fortunate' and 'lucky.'
