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regretful
[/rɪˈɡretfəl/]
adjective
arrependido
1.
feeling or expressing regret; sorry about something that has happened or been done
She gave a regretful smile as she said goodbye.
Ela deu um sorriso arrependido ao se despedir.
2.
characterized by or full of regret; sorrowful
He spoke in a regretful tone about his past mistakes.
Ele falou em tom arrependido sobre seus erros passados.
Synonyms
sorry
remorseful
contrite
apologetic
penitent
rueful
repentant
Antonyms
unrepentant
impenitent
shameless
unapologetic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arrependido
most common usage
São Paulo
arrependido
standard usage
Portugal
arrependido
standard usage; also 'pesaroso' in more literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
regretful about something
regretful tone
regretful expression
have regrets about
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