Regrettable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ri-ˈgre-tə-bəl/ re·gret·ta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Regrettable

Regrettable (adjective)

  1. deserving regret

Regrettable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a kind to cause great distress

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

    similar: deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, tragic, unfortunate, unlucky, woeful
    related: troublesome, vexatious, affecting, doleful, moving, piteous, poignant, ruthful, touching, awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, severe, terrible, alarming, disturbing, perturbing, traumatic, unsettling, crushing, excruciating, harrowing, horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable, miserable, pitiful, sad, wretched, calamitous, disastrous, painful, raging, sharp
    near: gratifying, pleasing, rewarding, satisfying, comforting, encouraging, heartening, cheering, heartwarming, inspiring, fortunate, happy, lucky

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Regrettable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Regrettable:

deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, tragic, unfortunate, unlucky, woeful

Related Words for Regrettable

troublesome, vexatious, affecting, doleful, moving, piteous, poignant, ruthful, touching, awful, dire, dreadful, fearful, severe, terrible, alarming, disturbing, perturbing, traumatic, unsettling, crushing, excruciating, harrowing, horrible, horrifying, intolerable, overwhelming, shocking, sickening, unbearable

Near Antonyms of Regrettable

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

Origin & Etymology of Regrettable

First known use: 1603

Frequently Asked Questions about Regrettable

What does "Regrettable" mean?

"Regrettable" means deserving regret. As an adjective, it is defined as: deserving regret.

What is another word for "Regrettable"?

Other words for "Regrettable" include deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable and tragic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Regrettable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Regrettable"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Regrettable". Common alternatives include deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, lamentable, tragic, unfortunate and unlucky.

How do you use "Regrettable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Regrettable" in a sentence: "the explorers forged ahead despite the regrettable loss of some of their companions".

Is "Regrettable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Regrettable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Regrettable"?

"Regrettable" is pronounced /ri-ˈgre-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as re·gret·ta·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Regrettable"?

First known use: 1603.

What is another word for "Regrettable" meaning "of a kind to cause great distress"?

When "Regrettable" (adjective) means of a kind to cause great distress, synonyms include deplorable, distressful, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking and heartrending.