This is the 4181st most frequent German word.
bedauerte
"Bedauerte" means "regretted" in English.
Here, 'bedauerte' is used as the past tense of the verb 'bedauern', expressing regret towards a decision taken.
Er bedauerte seine Entscheidung.
He regretted his decision.
In this sentence, 'bedauerte' indicates a past reflection of regret regarding a previous action.
Sie bedauerte, dass sie nicht früher gekommen war.
She regretted that she hadn't come earlier.
'Bedauerte' here conveys an official expression of regret concerning situations resulting from implemented actions.