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regretfulness Synonyms

Another word for regretfulness

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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
regret
remorsefulness
remorse
Strong
ruefulness
contrition
repentance
penitence
compunction

Opposites of regretfulness

The opposite of regretfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

impenitence
remorselessness
contentment
satisfaction
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• Nearby Words

regret
regretful
regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
reground

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Regretfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/regretfulness
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