What is the difference between regretful and regettable?

You're right to be confused! "Regretful" and "regrettable" are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Here's a breakdown:

* Regretful (adjective): Describes a person who feels remorse or sadness about something they have done or failed to do.

* Example: "He was regretful about missing his friend's birthday party."

* Regrettable (adjective): Describes something that is unfortunate, unfortunate, or deserving of regret.

* Example: "It was a regrettable decision to close the library."

Here's a way to think about it:

* Regretful focuses on the *person* feeling the emotion.

* Regrettable focuses on the *situation or action* itself.

Let's use a scenario:

Imagine you didn't study for a test and failed.

* You might feel regretful (because you're sad about the poor grade).

* The failing grade itself is regrettable (because it's an undesirable outcome).

Hopefully, this clarifies the difference!