Regretfulness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈɡɹɛtfəlnɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Regretfulness is a noun meaning The state or condition of being regretful.
Meaning
The state or condition of being regretful.
Example Sentences
Mervyn thought that he could detect a certain regretfulness in his companion's voice.
A desolating sense of loneliness kept driving him into the city's noisier and more crowded drinking-places, where, under the lash of alcohol, he was able to wear down his hot ache of deprivation into a dim and dreary regretfulness.
“I’ll do what I can, monsieur,” he said, jingling the money. “But if there’s to be fighting, the Fleece will lose its good repute forever.” Mornay and Cornbury both laughed at the long face and hollow note of virtuous regretfulness and resignation in his voice.
Synonyms for regretfulness
Depending on context, synonyms include regret, ruefulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penitence, unregretfulness, regrettableness, remorsefulness, unremorsefulness, sorriness.
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