Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with regret in American Collocation
regret
noun
countable/uncountable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rɪˈɡret/
considerable
deep
great
much
profound
sincere
All casualties suffered by the UK Armed Forces are a source of profound regret.
show regret
express
show
voice
Israel’s leaders had voiced their deep regret for the civilian deaths and injuries.
feel regret
feel
harbour
have
Reflecting on his previous career, it is clear that he harbours regrets.
small amount of regret
hint
pang
sense
tinge
twinge
I felt a slight pang of regret that I wouldn’t be visting them this summer.
feeling or expression of regret
expression
feeling
sense
Expressions of regret started to pour in after his death.
matter of regret
matter
It is a matter of regret that the Government refuses to do the right thing.
cause of regret
cause
source
She said it was a source of great regret that nine firefighters had lost their lives as a result of the explosion.
apology
bitterness
disappointment
grief
guilt
longing
remorse
resentment
sadness
shame
sorrow
sympathy
Holding onto regrets and bitterness will only keep your life from moving forward.