Regretfulness

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪɡɹɛtfəɫˈnɛs/

Regretfulness (noun)

  1. The habit of feeling sorry about choices or events, especially when you think you should have acted differently.
  2. A state where someone feels sadness and disappointment because of something that already happened.

Examples

  • Her regretfulness makes her apologize for small mistakes.
  • His regretfulness keeps him worrying about every choice.