Regret

A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do.

Related synonyms

Remorse

Sorrow

Contrition

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External/Physical

Downcast eyes

Sighing deeply

Hunched shoulders

Slow, sad nods

Rubbing temples

Soft, remorseful voice

Looking away

Hesitant touches

Murmured apologies

Tearful gaze

Avoiding eye contact

Slumping posture

Deep exhales

Distant look

Tracing patterns absentmindedly

Playing with an object sadly

Tears forming

Muffled sobbing

Gazing at past tokens

Running hands through hair

Internal/Physical

Heavy heart

Guilt weighing down

Sad reminiscing

Painful realizations

Stinging conscience

Yearning for change

Wishing for time reversal

Sensation of loss

Longing for redemption

Reliving the moment

Mental activity

Wishing to undo actions

Mentally apologizing

Yearning for forgiveness

Reflecting on consequences

Drowning in what-ifs

Pondering over lost chances

Mourning lost opportunities

Wishing to confess

Searching for solace