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I have no regrets because I did everything by the book.
Alexis Arguello

Meaning of "regrets" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REGRETS

regrets  [rɪˈɡrɛts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REGRETS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Regrets is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES REGRETS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

regrets

Regret

Regret is a negative conscious and emotional reaction to personal past acts and behaviors. Regret is often expressed by the term "sorry." Regret is often a feeling of sadness, shame, embarrassment, depression, annoyance, or guilt, after one acts in a manner and later wishes not to have done so. Regret is distinct from guilt, which is a deeply emotional form of regret — one which may be difficult to comprehend in an objective or conceptual way. In this regard, the concept of regret is subordinate to guilt in terms of its emotional intensity. By comparison, shame typically refers to the social aspect of guilt or regret as imposed by the society or culture, which has substantial bearing in matters of honor. It is also distinct from remorse, which is a more direct and emotional form of regret over a past action that is considered by society to be hurtful, shameful, or violent. Unlike regret, it includes a strong element of desire for apology to others rather than an internal reflection on one's actions, and may be expressed in order to reduce the punishment one receives.

Definition of regrets in the English dictionary

The definition of regrets in the dictionary is a polite expression of sadness, esp in a formal refusal of an invitation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REGRETS


assets
ˈæsɛts
castanets
ˌkæstəˈnɛts
chervonets
tʃəˈvɔːnɛts
Getz
ɡɛts
let´s
lɛts
LETS
lɛts
Metz
mɛts
Odets
əʊˈdɛts
pantalets
ˌpæntəˈlɛts
pantalettes
ˌpæntəˈlɛts
rillettes
rɪˈlɛts
salopettes
ˌsæləˈpɛts
solonets
ˌsɒləˈnɛts
solonetz
ˌsɒləˈnɛts
sweats
swɛts
Tourette´s
tʊəˈrɛts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REGRETS

regreen
regreet
regress
regression
regressive
regressive tax
regressively
regressiveness
regressivity
regressor
regret
regretful
regretfully
regretfulness
regrettable
regrettably
regretted
regretter
regretting
regrew

WORDS THAT END LIKE REGRETS

bracelets
chicken nuggets
current assets
entremets
fixed assets
Green Berets
intangible assets
knights bannerets
Kuznets
Minor Prophets
new planets
on the streets
Prophets
rackets
Soviets
tickets
Tower Hamlets
triplets
walk the streets
woman of the streets

Synonyms and antonyms of regrets in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REGRETS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «regrets» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of regrets

Translation of «regrets» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REGRETS

Find out the translation of regrets to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of regrets from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «regrets» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

遗憾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lamenta
570 millions of speakers

English

regrets
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पछतावा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ندم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сожалеет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrependimentos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অনুশোচনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

regrets
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyesal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

bedauert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

後悔
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후회
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Regrets
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hối tiếc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வருத்தம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पश्चात्ताप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pişmanlıklar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rimpianti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żałuje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жалкує
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

regrete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκφράζει τη λύπη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spyt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ånger
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

angrer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of regrets

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REGRETS»

The term «regrets» is very widely used and occupies the 19.309 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REGRETS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «regrets» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «regrets» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about regrets

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10 QUOTES WITH «REGRETS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word regrets.
1
Harold Acton
So often is the virgin sheet of paper more real than what one has to say, and so often one regrets having marred it.
2
Lemon Andersen
I don't know, I think that if I had any regrets, that would cancel out the great people that I have in my life. All the tough stuff that I've gone through that I don't wish on no one else has brought a beautiful community to me.
3
Keren Ann
I think it's very good to have regrets, to learn how to live with them.
4
Alexis Arguello
I have no regrets because I did everything by the book.
5
John Barrymore
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
6
Kabir Bedi
I think I've had an interesting life. I've done films, TV, theatre and got married. I don't have any regrets.
7
Maeve Binchy
Happiness is in our own hearts. I have no regrets of anything in the past. I'm totally cheerful and happy, and I think that a lot of your attitude is not in the circumstances you find yourself in, but in the circumstances you make for yourself.
8
Simon Le Bon
It's pathetic to have regrets about fashion. Things to do with my life, yes, I have regrets there.
9
Frank Bruno
My head has got regrets, but I haven't.
10
Peabo Bryson
Music should probably provide answers in terms of lyrical content, and giving people a sense of togetherness and oneness, as opposed to being alone in their thoughts and dilemmas or regrets or happiness or whatever.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REGRETS»

Discover the use of regrets in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to regrets and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the ...
The article, also called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, gained so much momentum that it was read by more than three million people around the globe in its first year. At the requests o.
Bronnie Ware, 2012
2
Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday
A Gold medal-winning Olympic speed skater shares his inspiring personal story and life lessons learned through training and competition. Reprint. A best-selling book.
Apolo Ohno, 2011
3
No Regrets
In the end, he comes to terms with his highly publicized descent into alcohol, drugs, and self-destruction—ultimately managing to conquer his demons and come out on top. This is Ace Frehley. No makeup. No apologies. No regrets.
Ace Frehley, Joe Layden, John Ostrosky, 2011
4
No Regrets: A Ten-Step Program for Living in the Present and ...
With this book as your guide, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes, lost opportunities, and failed expectations to live richly in a present filled with hope and new possibilities.
Hamilton Beazley, 2004
5
The Regrets
A bilingual edition of one of the finest sonnet sequences of the Renaissance As a member of the mid-sixteenth-century literary group La Pléiade, Joachim du Bellay sought to elevate his native French to the level of the classical languages ...
Joachim Du Bellay, 2004
6
AARP Still Procrastinating: The No-Regrets Guide to Getting ...
This book draws on scientific research on procrastination conducted over more than twenty years by the author and his colleagues, to help you learn what stops you from getting things done so that you can find the solutions that will really ...
Joseph R. Ferrari, 2011
7
No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf
No Regrets explores her rise to fame and notoriety, her tumultuous love affairs, and her struggles with drugs, alcohol, and illness, while also drawing on new sources to enhance our knowledge of little-known aspects of her life.
Carolyn Burke, 2012
8
A Marriage Without Regrets Study Guide
With this study guide, individuals, couples, or groups can dig deeper into the practical and biblical truths behind the real-life stories and God-given precepts that Kay Arthur powerfully shares in "A Marriage Without Regrets.
Kay Arthur, 2007
9
No Regrets Parenting: Turning Long Days and Short Years Into ...
A reference for busy parents of different lifestyles shares advice for making the most of limited time to promote quality interactions between children and parents, covering topics from school and sleep to fitness and entertainment.
Robert A. Harley, Harley A. Rotbart, 2012
10
No More Regrets!: 30 Ways to Greater Happiness and Meaning ...
As my longtime friend, you must promise me that you'll always do your best to live your life without any more regrets. For that you will always thank me.” Gary hugged me, and I knew it was the last time I would ever have the opportunity to ...
Marc Muchnick, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REGRETS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term regrets is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nicole Kidman shares her early career regret
Kidman still regrets missing this opportunity, she said Tuesday as she accepted a trophy at Women in Film's Crystal + Lucy Awards. She said she's no longer ... «Fox News, Jun 15»
2
Romo Has No Regrets About Comments on NFL Over Fantasy Event
IRVING, Texas — Tony Romo has no regrets about comments he has made about the NFL since the cancellation of a fantasy football-themed event where the ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
3
Snoop Has 'No Regrets' Over Old Sexist Lyrics
Snoop Has 'No Regrets' Over Old Sexist Lyrics. The rapper tells Sky News his days of belittling women are over and he can now "accept a woman for being a ... «Sky News, May 15»
4
'Walking Dead' star Chad L. Coleman regrets subway tirade
Coleman has now spoken out to insist he was not drunk during the incident, and regrets his rant, telling TMZ.com he was venting “built up frustration” over the ... «Toronto Sun, May 15»
5
Germany: Defendant regrets death of female student
BERLIN (AP) — An 18-year-old man on trial over the death of German-Turkish student Tugce Albayrak said Friday that he regretted his actions. The defendant ... «Yahoo News, Apr 15»
6
Alfred Taubman funeral: Philanthropist, mall magnate had 'no regrets'
Pallbearers transport the casket of A. Alfred Taubman after his funeral service at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Southfield, Mich. «MLive.com, Apr 15»
7
Josh Hartnett Regrets Turning Down Batman with Christopher Nolan
Josh Hartnett is enjoying acclaim for his role on the horror series Penny Dreadful, but he told Playboy that he's got some regrets about how he handled his first ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
8
Giants' Bumgarner has no regrets over contract
But he does not see himself as an indentured servant, nor does he have any regrets. And he certainly makes no demands about ripping up his contract and ... «San Jose Mercury News, Mar 15»
9
Liverpool's Adam Lallana regrets 'sour' Southampton exit
Adam Lallana will return to St Mary's on Sunday with Liverpool in the Premier League but won't celebrate if he scores. Photograph: Jamie Mcdonald/Getty ... «The Guardian, Feb 15»
10
Danish prince regrets unauthorized bridge crossing
Danish broadcaster DR said the Royal House apologized for the incident, saying the crown prince "regrets it happened." The Royal House did not immediately ... «Yahoo News, Jan 15»

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