regrets Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a polite refusal of an invitation
   declination.
   
2. noun sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
   sorrow; ruefulness; regret; rue.
   
   • he drank to drown his sorrows
   • he wrote a note expressing his regret
   • to his rue, the error cost him the game
3. verb feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
   regret; repent; rue.
   
4. verb feel sad about the loss or absence of
   regret.
   
5. verb decline formally or politely
   regret.
   
   • I regret I can't come to the party
6. verb express with regret
   regret.
   
   • I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard

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