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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of regrettable
And because people still need protein, cannibalism is making a regrettable comeback.
—
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
Over half of its leaders are promoted from within, and the company maintains a low regrettable attrition rate of 7%, thanks to a high hiring standard and extensive employee training programs.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Hogsett: Well, what happened last night was regrettable.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 June 2025
Yet to jump-start his career, Jones turned to Kyle Shanahan, the guy who ultimately rejected the idea of taking Jones in the first round and instead, along with general manager John Lynch, made the regrettable decision to trade up to select Trey Lance.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for regrettable
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
Over half of its leaders are promoted from within, and the company maintains a low regrettable attrition rate of 7%, thanks to a high hiring standard and extensive employee training programs.
—Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Hogsett: Well, what happened last night was regrettable.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 10 June 2025
Yet to jump-start his career, Jones turned to Kyle Shanahan, the guy who ultimately rejected the idea of taking Jones in the first round and instead, along with general manager John Lynch, made the regrettable decision to trade up to select Trey Lance.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for regrettable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettable
Adjective
-
On the Brink: The maddening precipice of greatness There is a special, unfortunate place in sports history for the teams and players that almost did it.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Unlike its cousin, the shaker glass, an unfortunate bar staple across the globe, a good pub glass usually holds 20 ounces of beer and has a flair in the upper body that allows aromas and flavors to blossom.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
And, of course, no amount of sporting success will ever make people forget the tragic events of 2005.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
-
While there's plenty of tragic moments on Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the fourth episode of the Starz series is marked by a real-life loss.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share