Regret

Synonyms of regret

• guilt
• remorse
• sorrow

Antonyms of regret

• joy
• content
• satisfaction

Collocations of regret

deep regret

Frequency: 70 %

He felt deep regret for not attending his best friend's wedding.

regrettable mistake

Frequency: 60 %

It was a regrettable mistake to trust him with such an important task.

regretful decision

Frequency: 50 %

She made a regretful decision to quit her job without having another one lined up.

bitter regret

Frequency: 45 %

She felt bitter regret for not pursuing her dream of becoming a musician.

Idiomatic Expressions for regret

• Phrase: Regrettable mistake
  Meaning: An action or decision that is unfortunate and causes feelings of remorse or sorrow.
  Usage: It was a regrettable mistake to trust him with such an important task.