Phrases

Phrases for Expressing Regret

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With hindsight, I wish I had...

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Expressing regret in retrospect.

Looking back, I should have...

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Similar to 'With hindsight...', focusing on reflection.

I'm truly sorry for the oversight.

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Expressing regret for a mistake or omission.

I feel terrible about...

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Expressing strong feelings of regret.

It grieves me to say...

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Expressing sorrow and regret formally.

I sincerely apologize for...

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Expressing a genuine apology.

I regret to inform you that...

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Formally conveying bad news with regret.

Please accept my sincerest apologies.

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Offering a formal and heartfelt apology.

I take full responsibility for...

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Accepting blame without making excuses.

I am profoundly sorry.

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Expressing very deep regret.

I wish I could turn back the clock.

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Expressing a desire to undo past actions.

I feel a deep sense of regret.

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Expressing a strong feeling of sorrow and remorse.

My only regret is...

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Highlighting a specific aspect of regret.

I'm consumed by guilt over...

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Expressing overwhelming feelings of guilt and regret.

I carry the weight of this...

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Expressing the burden of regret.

I should have foreseen...

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Expressing regret for a lack of foresight.

In retrospect, I realize...

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Reflecting on past events with regretful understanding.

The error of my ways...

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Acknowledging past mistakes with regret.

I deeply regret my actions.

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Expressing profound remorse for one's behavior.

With the benefit of hindsight...

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Expressing regret about a past decision, implying a better understanding now.

I have cause to rue the day...

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Expressing strong regret about a past event.

It grieves me to say...

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Expressing sadness and regret about having to deliver bad news.

I'm kicking myself for...

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Expressing self-reproach for a mistake.

I should have known better.

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Expressing regret for a lack of foresight.

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