regretfulness

English edit

Etymology edit

regretful +‎ -ness

Noun edit

regretfulness (uncountable)

The state or condition of being regretful.
- 1874, Frank Usher, A strange love:
  Mervyn thought that he could detect a certain regretfulness in his companion's voice.

Synonyms edit

regret, ruefulness

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