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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are regretful" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express feelings of remorse or disappointment about a situation or action.
Example: "After reflecting on their decision, they realized they are regretful for not taking the opportunity when it was presented."
Alternatives: "feel remorseful" or "are sorry".
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All instances of vandalism are regretful.
The doctors (Jennifer Garner, Denis O'Hare) are regretful, but nothing can be done.
The striking thing even about some of the one-star reviewers is that they are regretful rather than angry.
"I don't know if they repent or are regretful," she continued, "but they are the poorer for it".
"We are regretful that the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tries to conceal facts about the stance of the U.S. administration through fake words," Press TV quoted him as saying.
"It's true we are losing our World War II comrades, who are going to what I call the 'post everlasting,' and we are regretful of that," Mr. March said.
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By virtue of being regretful, regrets are our most painful and embarrassing memories.
"It's regretful.
And it's regretful.
That is regretful.
Afterward, the American was regretful.
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