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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit regretful" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a mild feeling of regret about a situation or decision.
Example: "After reflecting on my choices, I felt a bit regretful about not taking that job offer."
Alternatives: "somewhat remorseful" or "slightly regretful."
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He was always a bit regretful at leaving the city, so he is thrilled to be back.
Smart female commentators like Rebecca Traister of Salon were impressed by the first lady's speech and yet a bit regretful that it essentially blotted out this Ivy League-educated woman's accomplishments beyond those of "Mom in Chief".
He sounded a bit regretful, it seemed to me, that he was not in a position to give posterity an opportunity to inspect some of his more stunning creations.
"I'm a bit regretful I didn't say I could get a medal, because if I had a bit of belief in myself from the start I could have actually had one.
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"However, this often leads to a little too much indulging, leaving you feeling bloated, sluggish and a little bit regretful".
"He understood perfectly, though I think he was a little bit regretful.
You may be even just a little bit regretful about all the things you wanted to do with her before she jumped the nest.
He just hovers there bawling, so he may be a bit more regretful about the kiss that started it all.
The instant gratification of lighting up a ciggie is usually pretty quickly replaced with a bit of a gross, regretful feeling.
That number, and the fact that the scandal was prompted by the chairman's own regretful confession, seems a bit quaint now.
Harry sounds so regretful that I'm a bit thrown.
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