regrettable

adjective (regrettable)

«regrettable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unfortunate and something you wish had not happened; deserving regret. tree →

In the lessons

A slightly formal word used in news, by leaders and in school letters: «a regrettable incident». In stories it softens bad news or makes a character sound pompous.

Examples

It is regrettable that the trip was cancelled. tree →
There was a regrettable accident in the playground. tree →
The head called the fight «a regrettable incident». tree →
It's regrettable that so few people came. tree →
Losing the map was a regrettable mistake. tree →
Badger said Toad's behaviour was most regrettable. tree →

Note

Spelling: double t: regrettable. Do not confuse with «regretful» (feeling sorry yourself). Adverb: regrettably.

On Mova

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