What is another word for regretted?

Common synonyms for regretted include repent, rue, regret.

What is the opposite of regretted?

Antonyms of regretted include celebrated, approved, endorsed, welcomed, cherished.

Synonyms for

Regretted

Verb / rɪˈgretɪd / Another word for regretted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel sorry or remorseful about something that happened in the past.

Synonyms & similar words

repent rue regret lamented rue bemoaned repented apologized bewailed deplored lamented mourned penitent remorseful sorry ashamed contrite guilty penitent repentant shamefaced sorrowful woeful

Synonyms by register

Formal

lamented deplored mourned

Informal

wished undone kicked oneself over felt bad about

Literary

bewailed grieved

Antonyms

celebrated approved endorsed welcomed cherished rejoiced

Common collocations

deeply regretted
greatly regretted
never regretted
regretted deeply
regretted the decision
regretted not
regretted the loss

Word family

noun regret

verb regret

adjective regrettable

adverb regrettably

Usage note

Regretted is the past tense and past participle of regret. It often implies a feeling of sorrow or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.

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