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Synonyms & Similar Words
remorsefulness
repentance
contrition
sorrowfulness
guiltiness
shamefulness
regret
penitence
compunction
self-reproach
dissatisfaction
discontentment
unhappiness
sadness
melancholy
mournfulness
gloominess
dejection
despondency
hopelessness
despair
desolation
wretchedness
misery
anguish
distress
affliction
suffering
pain
bitterness
resentment
frustration
disappointment
disillusionment
Meaning of Regretfulness
A feeling of sadness, repentance, and disappointment about something that has happened or been done.
Definitions
- The state of feeling regretful about something
- * A feeling of sadness, repentance, and disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Etymology of Regretfulness
The word "regretfulness" originates from the Old French word "regret", which is a combination of "re" (again) and "gret" (cry out, lament), and the suffix "-fulness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
Historically, the word has been used to describe a feeling of sorrow or remorse, often in relation to past actions or decisions.
Example Uses
- The regretfulness in her eyes was evident as she apologized for her mistake.
- * He felt a deep sense of regretfulness after realizing the harm his words had caused.
- * The team's regretfulness was palpable after their loss in the championship game.