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regrettable

[ri-gret-uh-buhl]

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.

  • Example

    The company's decision to lay off employees was regrettable but necessary.

  • Example

    The accident was a regrettable consequence of reckless driving.

regrettable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for regrettable

Antonyms 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.'