Sentence examples for were regretful from inspiring English sources

The words were regretful but the tone was combative.

The Specials made great high-energy ska, but what really established Mr. Hall as an expressive singer were regretful dirges recorded toward the end of the band's life, like "Ghost Town" and "Friday Night, Saturday Morning".

Salford city mayor Ian Stewart said pay cuts were "regretful" but the managers' pay freeze was "effectively a pay cut".

Those not offered rehabilitation were regretful.

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.

You don't want to be regretful".

His tone is regretful but not angry.