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regretfulness

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﹒The state or quality of feeling sorrow, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.

﹒A feeling of sadness or remorse regarding a past action, choice, or missed opportunity.

Examples

﹒A deep sense of regretfulness washed over him as he realized the consequences of his impulsive decision.

﹒Her voice was filled with regretfulness when she spoke about the opportunities she had missed in her youth.

﹒The letter was written with such profound regretfulness that it was impossible not to forgive his past mistakes.

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