Synonyms of regrettable

regrettable

adjective

ri-ˈgre-tə-bəl 

as in unfortunate

of a kind to cause great distress

the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfortunate
• tragic
• tragical
• terrible
• lamentable
• deplorable
• horrible
• shocking
• distressing
• grievous
• unlucky
• painful
• disturbing
• woeful
• sad
• distressful
• awful
• unsettling
• disastrous
• dire
• heartbreaking
• troublesome
• sickening
• dreadful
• pitiful
• miserable
• fearful
• unbearable
• severe
• vexatious
• traumatic
• heartrending
• alarming
• poignant
• overwhelming
• horrifying
• wretched
• intolerable
• doleful
• crushing
• piteous
• moving
• affecting
• touching
• calamitous
• excruciating
• harrowing
• perturbing
• ruthful
• sharp
• raging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gratifying
• satisfying
• rewarding
• pleasing
• encouraging
• heartening
• comforting
• inspiring
• happy
• fortunate
• lucky
• heartwarming
• cheering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regrettable

Smith did not make the required showing for habeas relief, and the Sixth Circuit's analysis blatantly disregards both AEDPA and this Court's precedents in order to give Smith a regrettable windfall. —Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

Joker 2' review:Joaquin Phoenix returns in a sweeter, not better, movie musical A few actors had the regrettable distinction of being in contention for more than one film. —Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025

While appearing as a guest judge on the Feb. 19 episode of HGTV's The Flip Off, the Born Mechanic host, 45, got candid with Haack (formerly Hall), 41, about their regrettable behavior towards one another following their split in 2020. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025

That dynamic fed an ego that resulted in a slew of regrettable comments and actions that added a troubling nuance to his legacy. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025