Why do some people use the word "regret" if they don't mean it's their own fault?

(I run out of edit time) I mean: They say “I regret….”

”...that event occurred.” Or “incident.”

I don’t understand why you think that regret can only be used if it’s implying fault.

One can easily say, “I regret hearing about John Doe’s death. I’m sorry for your loss.” with no suggestion of personal fault at all. Why fish around for something else to say when it’s not necessary. Regret works just fine for both scenarios, fault or no-fault.

They meant to say…“I’ve put up with your bull shit for long enough…adios amigos.” No regrets needed.

I used to know someone who would use the word “proud” instead of glad; as in “Ah sure am proud that didn’t happen to all y’all!”

I thought it was just a personal affectation but then I met someone else from the same small town she was raised in and he did the same thing. I think it was a regional vernacular.

Regret. Where did you get the idea that use of the word means that the user HAS to be at fault?

@kritiper So how would the full sentence go?

@rojo omg, “pround” instead of “glad”.

How do people get confused about things I’m not confused about?