Regret and Sadness: English Vocabulary List

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

"I regret saying those harsh words."

"She will regret not studying for the exam when she sees her low grade on the report card."

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

"Many people suffer from allergies."

"Many people suffer from allergies during spring because of the high pollen levels in the air."

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

"She sighed with relief and happiness."

"She sighed with relief when she heard that her flight had been delayed and she would not miss it."

to feel sincere regret or remorse for a past action or failure

"The criminal repented for his crimes."

"The criminal claimed to repent for his actions and asked the victims for forgiveness during his testimony."

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

"The baby began to cry loudly."

"The baby began to cry loudly because she was hungry and wanted her mother to feed her."

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

"I will miss you very much."

"I miss my family terribly when I am away on business trips for several weeks at a time."

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

"The company will compensate affected customers."

"The airline offered to compensate passengers for the delayed flight by providing meal vouchers and hotel accommodations."