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regrettable

regrettable, unfortunate

adjective ruh-greh-TAH-bluh Rare

Usage Note

Regrettable is a formal-to-neutral adjective applied to situations or behavior that one wishes had not occurred. It is invariable in gender (same form m/f). The adverb regrettablement means 'regrettably'. Unlike English 'regrettable', it does not directly describe the person feeling regret.

Examples

"C'est une situation vraiment regrettable."

Natural Translation

It is a truly regrettable situation.

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