Meaning
a feeling of sadness about something sad or wrong or about a mistake that you have made, and a wish that it could have been different and better:
Regret is a complex negative emotion characterized by sorrow, disappointment, or remorse over a past decision, action, or missed opportunity. It stems from the realization that an alternative choice might have led to a better outcome.
- I left school at 16, but I've had a great life and I have no regrets.
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