REGRETTABLE in a Sentence

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Example sentences for REGRETTABLE, such as:

1. The loss of jobs is highly regrettable.
2. The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable.
3. This is all very regrettable, but not entirely without its justifications.
4. It was regrettable that he had given Franz a shove, and it could only be excused by the heat of the moment.

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 Meanings and Examples of REGRETTABLE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
regrettable
 a.  deserving regret
Classic Sentence:
1  It was regrettable that he had given Franz a shove, and it could only be excused by the heat of the moment.
The Trial By Franz Kafka
Context  Highlight   In Chapter Five The whip-man
2  This is all very regrettable, but not entirely without its justifications.
The Trial By Franz Kafka
Context  Highlight   In Chapter Seven Lawyer - Manufacturer - Painter
Example Sentence:
1  The loss of jobs is highly regrettable.
2  The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable.