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regrettable

/rɪˈɡrɛt.ə.bəl/
re · gret · ta · ble
Adverb:regrettably
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• adjective

1

Giving rise to sorrow, disappointment, or remorse; undesirable and unfortunate.

Example

"The sudden cancellation of the community festival was a regrettable outcome of the severe weather."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'regrettable' with 'regretful': 'regrettable' describes an unfortunate event, action, or circumstance that causes regret, whereas 'regretful' describes a person who feels or expresses regret.

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• Nearby Words

regretful
regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
reground
regroup

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'regrettable', derived from the Old French verb 'regreter' (to bewail the dead or lament).

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