REGRETTABLE in a Sentence

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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.