Regretful Definition & Meaning

regretful
adjective
  1. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; "felt regretful over his vanished youth"; "regretful over mistakes she had made"; "he felt bad about breaking the vase"

"Regretful" in song lyrics

See how regretful is used in real songs:

  • "Lonely and regretful"
    Eligh — Second Chances

Usage tips for "regretful"

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