regretfulre‧gret‧ful /rɪˈɡretfəl/ adjective - He did not crave recognition, but was understandably regretful about his lack of it.
- She cast a regretful look at the big double bed with its luxurious continental quilt.
- There wasn't much else to see, Malcolm Anderson told Jean, sounding regretful.
- Whispered in reverent and regretful tones, the rumors had been floating for the past few weeks that her condition had worsened.
- With a regretful sigh he removed his arm from its protective place around her shoulders and stepped back.
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