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regretable

regretable is the alternative spelling of regrettable.

Meaning of regrettable

Adjective

regrettable (comparative more regrettable, superlative most regrettable)

  1. Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.
    • The officers' actions were regrettable, yes, but there's nothing to be done now but to relocate everyone to the mainland in a calm and orderly manner.

Forms of regretable

comparativemore regretable
superlativemost regretable

Questions about regretable

What is regretable the alternative spelling of?
Regretable is the alternative spelling of regrettable.

Words near regretable in the dictionary

  1. regressus
  2. regret
  3. regret letter
  4. regret letters
  5. regret rape
  6. regretable
  7. regretful
  8. regretfully
  9. regretfulness
  10. regreting
  11. regretless

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