John: I didn't study enough for the exam.
Phrases Phrases for Expressing Regret
I'm ashamed of...
B2Meaning
Expressing shame or embarrassment.
Example sentences
Alice: I understand; sometimes it happens. But don’t let this get you down.
John: I know, but I'm ashamed of my poor performance.
Alice: Don't beat yourself up too much. Everyone makes mistakes; you’ll do better next time. While I understand how you feel, I'm ashamed of my poor performance too.