B2nounemotions
US/rɪˈɡret/
UK/rɪˈɡret/
a feeling of being sad or sorry about something you did or did not do
In context
My biggest regret is not spending more time with my grandmother.
She left her job in the bank and has no regrets.
The company expressed deep regret for the delay.
Words that go with regret
adjective + noun
- no regretsI made the decision and I have no regrets.
- biggest regretHis biggest regret was quitting university.
- deep regretIt is with deep regret that we cancel the concert.
verb + noun
- express regretThe driver expressed regret for the accident.
noun + preposition
- regret aboutDo you have any regret about moving abroad?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have no regret to quit that job.Correct: I have no regrets about quitting that job. / I don't regret quitting that job.