후회, 유감, 회한
A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity.
예문:
"She felt a pang of regret for not calling her mother sooner."
"His greatest regret was dropping out of college before finishing his degree."
"We expressed our deep regret over the company's recent layoffs."
후회하다, 뉘우치다
To feel sad, disappointed, or repentant over something that has happened or been done (often followed by a gerund or a noun phrase).
예문:
"I deeply regret missing the opportunity to travel abroad last summer."
"The CEO regretted not listening to the warnings from the financial team."
"Do you ever regret moving to the city after living in the countryside for so long?"
유감이다, 죄송하다, 애석하다
Used in polite or formal contexts to express sadness, apology, or disappointment about an unfortunate or unpleasant situation, or an inability to do something.
예문:
"We regret to inform you that your application for the scholarship has been unsuccessful."
"The airline regrets the delay caused by the unexpected weather conditions."
"I regret that I will be unable to attend the conference due to a prior commitment."
거절, 불참, 사양
A polite refusal to accept an invitation, often expressed in a formal written response (usually plural: regrets).
예문:
"Please send your RSVPs, including any regrets, by the end of the week."
"Mr. Smith sent his regrets, explaining he had a conflicting engagement."