Spell Bee Word: regret

Basic Details

Word: Regret

Part of Speech: Verb (can also be a noun)

Meaning: To feel sad or sorry about something that has happened, especially because you wish it had been different.

Synonyms: Remorse, sorrow, regretfulness

Antonyms: Satisfaction, contentment

Idioms and Phrases

1. No regrets: A phrase used to express that one does not feel sorry about their choices. Example: "I have no regrets about taking that risk; it taught me so much."
2. Regret is a waste of energy: This suggests that feeling sorry for past decisions does not help the future. Example: "Instead of lamenting the past, remember that regret is a waste of energy; you must move forward."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She regretted not studying harder for her exams when she received her results.

Example 2: I often regret the things I didn't say rather than the things I did.

Example 3: After reflecting on his choices, he felt a deep sense of regret for how he had treated his friends.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "regret" comes from the Latin word "regretare," which means to "go back" or "return"? It implies looking back on past actions with sadness.

Famous Quote

"In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take." Lewis Carroll

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "regret" mean?

a) To not care
b) To feel sad about a past event
c) To enjoy life
d) To make a decision

Answer: b) To feel sad about a past event

2. Which of these is a synonym of "regret"?

a) Happiness
b) Remorse
c) Excitement
d) Hope

Answer: b) Remorse

3. Which word is an antonym of "regret"?

a) Sadness
b) Contentment
c) Sorrow
d) Remorse

Answer: b) Contentment

4. Which sentence correctly uses the word "regret"?

a) He had no regret about his decision to move abroad.
b) She regret the time lost.
c) They regrets to leave early from the event.
d) I regretly made that choice.

Answer: a) He had no regret about his decision to move abroad.

5. Which idiom relates to the word "regret"?

a) No regrets
b) As clear as mud
c) A stitch in time saves nine
d) Raining cats and dogs

Answer: a) No regrets