regrettable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- regrettableness noun
- regrettably adverb
- unregrettable adjective
Etymology
Origin of regrettable
First recorded in 1595–1605; from Middle French regret(t)able; regret, -able
Example Sentences
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Cuba's deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío said the US had shown a "willingness" to cooperate on "clarifying these regrettable events".
From BBC
"We will now turn to the difficult and regrettable task of winding down our health assistance in Zimbabwe," US ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont said in a statement.
From BBC
Sir Lindsay told MPs he had passed on "relevant" information about the peer in "good faith" and it was "regrettable" it had ended up in the media.
From BBC
It was pink and soft, with a satin edge and an oval stain caused by a regrettable interaction with Silly Putty.
From Los Angeles Times
There is so much to recommend to this movie — an excellent choice and a regrettable omission on our part.
From Los Angeles Times
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