Phrases

Phrases for Expressing Regret

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I'm sorry.

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Expressing apology and regret.

I apologize.

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Formal expression of regret.

I regret that...

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Expressing regret about a situation.

I'm so sorry.

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Expressing deep regret.

I feel bad about...

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Expressing feeling of guilt.

That's a shame.

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Expressing sympathy for an unfortunate event.

I wish I hadn't...

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Expressing regret for a past action.

I should have...

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Expressing regret for not doing something.

It's my fault.

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Taking responsibility for a mistake.

I messed up.

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Informal expression of making a mistake.

I made a mistake.

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Acknowledging a wrong action.

Forgive me.

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Asking for pardon.

Please excuse me.

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Asking for forgiveness for a minor offense.

My bad.

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Informal expression of taking responsibility.

Oops!

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Informal expression of a small mistake.

I'm really sorry.

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Expressing strong regret.

I feel terrible.

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Expressing strong feelings of guilt.

I didn't mean to...

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Explaining an unintentional action.

I'm so upset about...

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Expressing strong regret and sadness.

What a pity!

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Expressing regret about a bad situation.

I regret doing that.

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Expressing remorse about a past action.

I wish I hadn't...

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Expressing a wish to change a past action.

I'm so sorry.

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A simple expression of apology and regret.

I apologize for...

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A more formal expression of apology and regret.

I feel bad about...

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Expressing guilt or sadness about a situation.

That was a mistake.

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Acknowledging an error in judgment.

I should have...

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Expressing what one ought to have done differently.

I messed up.

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Informal expression of making a mistake.

It was my fault.

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Taking responsibility for a mistake.

I'm really sorry about that.

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A more emphatic expression of apology.

Please forgive me.

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Requesting forgiveness for a wrongdoing.

I deeply regret...

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Expressing a strong feeling of regret.

I feel terrible about...

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Expressing strong feelings of guilt.

I'm ashamed of...

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Expressing shame or embarrassment about something.

I'm to blame.

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Accepting responsibility for something negative.

I take full responsibility.

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Accepting complete responsibility for an action.

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