regrettable
adjective10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
A general and very common way to intensify 'regrettable'.
Common and formal way to express a strong degree of regret.
Emphasizes a strong, heartfelt sense of regret.
Used to show a very high degree of regret.
Similar to 'especially', it singles out something as a specific cause for regret.
Highlights the sincerity and truthfulness of the regret.
Highlights that something is more regrettable than other things.
Indicates a moderate or understated level of regret.
Used to state that something is a cause for regret.
Used to express that something appears to be a cause for regret.