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regrettable

re·gret·ta·ble [ ri gréttəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
causing shame or sorrow: unfortunate or blameworthy, and causing feelings of regret, embarrassment, or shame
It was a regrettable lapse by a person of otherwise exemplary character.


re·gret·ta·ble·ness noun
re·gret·ta·bly adverb

Word Usage

See regretful.

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