regretful

adjective

UK/rɪˈɡret.fᵊl/
US/rɪˈɡret.fᵊl/

Definitions of regretful adjective

  1. Feeling or showing sadness, disappointment, or remorse over something that has happened or been done.

    • She felt regretful about her dishonesty.

    • He was regretful for not seizing the opportunity.

    • The letter had a regretful tone.