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regretful

adjective

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

remorseful, apologetic, contrite, rueful, sorrowful

unrepentant, shameless

regretful smile, regretful tone, regretful expression

A small number of; not many.

holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

not attractive or appealing in appearance

Extremely large in size, amount, or degree.

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.