Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Regret and Sadness

Here, you will learn some English words related to Regret and Sadness that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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to sorrow [verb]

to have a deep feeling of sadness

Ex: The nation sorrowed together after the tragic event .

to apologize [verb]

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: In a professional setting , it is common to apologize for any errors and take responsibility .

to regret [verb]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

Ex: He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late .

to suffer [verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn .

to sigh [verb]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: Upon hearing the news , he could n't help but sigh in disappointment .

to repent [verb]

to feel sincere regret or remorse for a past action or failure

Ex: With a heavy heart , he repented the time he wasted on meaningless pursuits .

to cry [verb]

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Ex: The little girl cried uncontrollably after losing her favorite toy .

to weep [verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: Seeing the old photographs brought a nostalgic tear , and he started to weep .

to miss [verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: I missed my family while studying abroad .

to mourn [verb]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

Ex: The nation mourned the tragic loss of a prominent figure .

to compensate [verb]

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Ex: The government established a fund to compensate victims of a natural disaster .

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