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regrettable

Adjective

  1. 1

    regrettable

    A little sad because one has lost something valuable.

    Korean definition: 소중히 여기는 것을 잃어 서운한 느낌이 있다.

    • The company held on to him by offering a raise, since he was an employee they would hate to lose.

    • If I give up like this, all the effort I've put in will be such a waste.

  2. 2

    precious; valuable

    Not wanting to give up something or give it to someone because it is important.

    Korean definition: 무엇이 가치가 있는 것이어서 버리거나 남에게 주기 싫다.

    • Many precious lives were lost in this accident.

    • The cake Jisu bought me was so pretty that it seemed a shame to eat it.

  3. 3

    regrettable

    Deplorable because something is not fully used.

    Korean definition: 제대로 쓰이지 못해 안타깝다.

    • Jisu was too talented to waste away in a countryside like this.

    • The scenery there was so beautiful that it was a shame to enjoy it alone.