regretfulness

English

Etymology

From regretful +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

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Noun

regretfulness (uncountable)

1. 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

• regret, ruefulness