Synonyms of regretful
4 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for regretful is sorry. Other synonyms of regretful are rueful. The opposite of regretful is unregretful.
Synonyms and similar words for regretful
adjectiveFull of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.
- repiningThe act of fretting or feeling discontent or of murmuring.
- ruefulCausing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
- remorseful
adjectiveMore synonyms
- sorryRegretful or apologetic for one's actions.
Opposite of regretful
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unregretfulNot regretful; having no regrets.
- unrepiningNot repining.
- unsorryNot sorry.
- unruefulNot rueful.
Meaning of regretful
- adjective Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.
- adjective Sorrowful about what has been lost or done.
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Questions about synonyms of regretful
- What is another word for regretful?
- Regretful has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sorry and rueful.
- What is the opposite of regretful?
- The opposite of regretful is unregretful.
- What does regretful mean?
- Regretful means full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.
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