Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Regret and Sadness

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

to express deep sorrow or grief, often accompanied by loud cries or mournful sounds

(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better

to feel regret or sorrow for something

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

to express great regret or sorrow for something

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

to fail to keep hope

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

to feel extremely discouraged, disheartened, or in low spirits

expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed