Synonyms of regrettable
Examples of regrettable in a Sentence
His decision to quit is regrettable.
It was a regrettable mistake.
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Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Both decisions were regrettable (more on that later), especially in hindsight, but there’s no doubt the field factored into the failures of both.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 3, Charlotte Observer, 4 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, the heat is a means to an end, either stoking our immune system to work better, or simply a regrettable, but unavoidable byproduct of fighting off an infection.
—NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
The former Hardcore Champion then spoke about the regrettable truth of being young in the professional wrestling industry.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrettable. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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regrettable
adjective
re·gret·ta·ble
ri-ˈgret-ə-bəl 
: deserving regret
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