the feeling of being sorry or unhappy at the loss of something; a disappointment or a sad event
upset over past action
Cases of word usage
1) expressing regret for doing wrong or not doing something (apologetic)
2) (of bad behaviour, telling a lie) obvious and without caring; without regret (blatant)
3) (usually used in negative sentences) a feeling of regret for one's action (compunction)
4) to feel, show, sorrow or regret (mourn)
5) sorrow and regret (for doing wrong, sin) (penitence)
6) feeling or showing deep regret (penitent)
7) a strong feeling of regret for doing wrong (remorse)
8) to think of (something) with sadness or regret (rue)
9) (a cause of) sadness or regret (sorrow)
