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Definition of regretfulness

regretfulness

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəlnəs/
re · gret · ful · ness
Adverb:regretfully
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Adjective:regretful
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• noun

1

The quality or emotional state of feeling sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity.

Example

"A quiet sense of regretfulness lingered in his voice as he spoke of the career path he had abandoned."

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• Rhymes for regretfulness

• Nearby Words

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regretful
regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
reground

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Regretfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/regretfulness
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