regret
/rɪˈɡret/
English B1 · Intermediateverb / nounFeelings
regret (verb / noun) means to feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
Persian: پشیمان بودن؛ پشیمانی
Meaning of regret
| Word | regret |
|---|---|
| Definition | to feel sorry about something you did or did not do |
| Persian | پشیمان بودن؛ پشیمانی |
| Pronunciation | /rɪˈɡret/ |
| Part of speech | verb / noun |
| Level | B1 (Intermediate) |
Example sentence
I regret not studying harder at school.
از اینکه در مدرسه بیشتر درس نخواندم پشیمانم.
Word forms of regret
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb / noun | regret |
| adjective | regretful |
Synonyms of regret
be sorry
Common phrases with regret
- deeply regret
- no regrets
- regret to say
Related English words
confidentsure of your own ability; certain that something will go well · B1patientable to wait calmly; a person receiving medical treatment · B1worryto feel anxious about something · B1enjoyto get pleasure from something · A2preferto like one thing or person more than another · A2aggressiveready to attack or argue with others · B2appreciateto be grateful for something or to understand its value · B2attitudethe way you think and feel about something · B2
Questions about regret
What does regret mean?
regret (verb, noun) means to feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
What is the Persian meaning of regret?
regret means پشیمان بودن؛ پشیمانی in Persian.
What level is the word regret?
regret is a English B1 (intermediate) word.
What is another word for regret?
Words close in meaning to regret include be sorry.
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