🇬🇧🇨🇳 regret - 悔恨 : English Lesson

Meaning of "regret" ("悔恨"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Regret is the sad, uncomfortable feeling you get when you think, “I wish I had done that differently,” like when you realize you made a mistake, missed a chance, or did something unkind and now you feel sorry about it.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I had sudden regret after saying, “Of course I can babysit,” and then meeting three toddlers armed with markers and unlimited energy.

I felt deep regret after bragging I was a genius, then spelling my own name wrong on the test paper.

I felt a wave of regret after saying I didn’t need a jacket, then watching my breath turn into tiny clouds of “I told you so.”

My regret was eating a giant burrito right before P.E. class, and my gym teacher’s regret was standing too close to me.

Grandpa’s regret was teaching us how to use the whoopee cushion right before a very serious family meeting.

A girl sees a red cake on the table and takes the last slice. Her brother opens the door and cries. She has regret. The regret grows as she sees his sad face. She has more regret and says sorry with regret, then gives him the slice. He smiles; the regret goes and she feels calm.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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