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खेदपूर्ण

B1 adjective 8 min read

खेदपूर्ण

khedpūrṇa

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips खेदपूर्ण in 30 Seconds

Explanation खेदपूर्ण in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'खेदपूर्ण' yourself, but you might see its root 'खेद' (Khed) in very simple signs or announcements. Think of it as the formal way to say 'sorry'. At this stage, just remember that if you see a word starting with 'Khed', someone is apologizing or saying something unfortunate happened. It is like the 'Sorry' on a 'Sorry, we are closed' sign. You should focus on the basic word for sorry, which is 'माफ़ कीजिए' (Maaf kijiye), but keep 'Khed' in the back of your mind for formal situations. You won't hear this in a playground, but you might hear it at a train station. It's a 'red flag' word that means 'something didn't go as planned'.

By A2, you are starting to see how Hindi uses compound words. 'खेदपूर्ण' is 'Khed' (regret) + 'Purn' (full). You can understand this as 'Full of regret'. In your writing, you might use it in a very simple formal letter, like an excuse for being absent from school: 'मेरी अनुपस्थिति खेदपूर्ण है' (My absence is regretful). You are moving beyond just saying 'I am sorry' to describing a situation as 'regrettable'. You should be able to recognize it in news headlines. It's a step up from 'dukh' (sadness) because it's more about a mistake or a formal situation than a feeling in your heart. It helps you sound more polite and educated.

At the B1 level, this is a key word for your 'Formal Hindi' toolkit. You should be able to use 'खेदपूर्ण' to describe events, decisions, and tones of voice. You understand that it's an adjective. You can differentiate between 'खेद' (the noun) and 'खेदपूर्ण' (the adjective). For example, you can say 'मुझे खेद है' (I have regret) and also 'यह एक खेदपूर्ण घटना है' (This is a regretful incident). You are now reading slightly more complex texts, and you'll see this word used to describe historical events or political statements. You should start using it in your formal essays to provide a more nuanced description of negative outcomes. It shows you understand the social context of Hindi.

At B2, you should be comfortable using 'खेदपूर्ण' in professional and academic settings. You can use it to add gravitas to your speech. You understand the subtle difference between 'खेदपूर्ण' and its Urdu-origin cousin 'अफ़सोसजनक'. You might use 'खेदपूर्ण' when writing a formal report or a critique of a book. You can also use it to describe abstract concepts like 'खेदपूर्ण चुप्पी' (a regretful silence). Your vocabulary is large enough to know that this word carries a sense of 'it shouldn't have been this way.' You can use it to express disappointment in a sophisticated way without sounding overly emotional or aggressive. It is a tool for diplomacy in your Hindi communication.

At the C1 level, you are exploring the literary and philosophical depths of 'खेदपूर्ण'. You can appreciate how authors use this word to set a specific mood in a story. You can use it in complex sentence structures, perhaps combining it with other high-level adjectives. You understand the etymological roots in Sanskrit and how that gives the word a 'high-register' feel. You can use it to discuss nuanced topics like 'खेदपूर्ण नैतिकता' (regretful morality) or 'खेदपूर्ण नियति' (a regretful destiny). You are sensitive to the fact that using this word in the wrong context (like a casual party) might be perceived as ironic or overly dramatic. Your usage is precise and context-aware.

At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word's connotations. You can use 'खेदपूर्ण' to navigate the most formal levels of Indian society, from high-court legalities to top-tier diplomatic circles. You can distinguish between 'खेदपूर्ण', 'अनुतापपूर्ण' (full of repentance), and 'ग्लानिपूर्ण' (full of remorse) with ease. You might use the word in a speech to evoke a specific historical consciousness or to critique a societal trend with high-level vocabulary. You understand the rhythmic and tonal quality the word brings to a sentence. You can even use it creatively in poetry or advanced prose to play with the ideas of regret, time, and human error. It is no longer just a word; it's a precise instrument in your linguistic orchestra.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

खेदपूर्ण in 30 Seconds

Khedpurn means 'regretful' or 'unfortunate' in a formal sense.
It is used to describe situations, tones, or events rather than personal feelings.
The word is a compound of 'Khed' (regret) and 'Purn' (full).
It is common in formal letters, news reports, and literature.

The Hindi word खेदपूर्ण (Khedpūrṇ) is a sophisticated adjective that translates most closely to 'regretful,' 'sorrowful,' or 'unfortunate' in English. It is a compound word derived from two Sanskrit roots: खेद (Khed), meaning regret, sorrow, or distress, and पूर्ण (Pūrṇ), meaning full or complete. Therefore, the literal meaning is 'full of regret.' This word is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to express a sense of apology or to describe an event that evokes a feeling of sadness or missed opportunity. Unlike the common word for sad (दुखी - dukhī), which describes a personal emotional state, खेदपूर्ण often characterizes a situation, a message, or a formal stance taken by an institution or an individual in an official capacity.

Formal Apologies: In official correspondence, if a company cannot fulfill an order or a government office denies a request, they will describe the situation as 'खेदपूर्ण' to maintain a polite and professional tone. It signals that while the outcome is negative, there is a recognized sense of regret behind the decision.

यह अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण है कि हम आपकी सहायता नहीं कर सकते। (It is deeply regretful that we cannot assist you.)

Describing Incidents: When reporting news, especially accidents or diplomatic failures, journalists use this word to add a layer of gravity and formal sympathy. It elevates the tone from mere 'sadness' to a 'regrettable circumstance' that shouldn't have occurred.

In daily conversation, you might not hear this word as often as 'सॉरी' (sorry) or 'दुख' (dukh), but in the world of Hindi literature (Sahitya) and official news (Samachar), it is indispensable. It carries a weight of dignity. For instance, a 'खेदपूर्ण स्वर' (regretful tone) suggests someone is speaking with a heavy heart but maintaining their composure. It is a word that bridges the gap between raw emotion and social etiquette. Understanding this word helps a learner navigate the nuances of Indian social hierarchy and formal politeness. When an elder or a superior uses this word, they are acknowledging a mistake or a negative outcome without losing their authoritative stature. It is a subtle tool for social navigation in the Hindi-speaking world.

उसका व्यवहार खेदपूर्ण था। (His behavior was regrettable/deplorable.)

Literary Usage: In novels, an author might describe a character's 'खेदपूर्ण अतीत' (regretful past) to imply a history of mistakes and the subsequent emotional burden they carry. It adds a poetic depth that 'बुरा अतीत' (bad past) lacks.

Using खेदपूर्ण correctly requires understanding its role as an adjective. It typically modifies nouns related to events, behaviors, tones, or situations. Because it is an adjective, it does not change its form based on the gender or number of the noun it modifies in standard usage, though it is often followed by a noun that dictates the verb's conjugation.

मंत्री जी ने एक खेदपूर्ण बयान जारी किया। (The minister issued a regretful statement.)

In the example above, 'बयान' (statement) is the noun being described. The use of 'खेदपूर्ण' elevates the statement from a simple 'apology' to a 'regret-filled' official communication. This is common in political and corporate discourse. You can also use it to describe an atmosphere or a memory.

Describing an Atmosphere: 'कमरे में एक खेदपूर्ण सन्नाटा था' (There was a regretful silence in the room). Here, the word suggests that the silence isn't just quiet, but heavy with the weight of something gone wrong.

यह एक खेदपूर्ण सत्य है। (This is a regretful/sad truth.)

When you want to emphasize the degree of regret, you can add intensifiers like 'अत्यंत' (extremely) or 'बहुत' (very) before the word. 'अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण' is a very common collocation in formal Hindi writing. It is important to note that 'खेदपूर्ण' is rarely used in casual slang or with close friends; for that, 'मुझे अफ़सोस है' (I am sorry/regretful) or 'बुरा लगा' (felt bad) is more appropriate.

Sentence Variation: 'उसकी आवाज़ में खेदपूर्ण भाव था' (There was a regretful feeling in his voice). This uses the word to describe an abstract quality ('भाव' - feeling/expression).

If you are watching a Bollywood movie set in a corporate office or a courtroom, or if you are listening to a news broadcast on DD News or Aaj Tak, you will encounter खेदपूर्ण. It is a staple of 'Shuddh Hindi' (Pure Hindi) media. For example, if a train is delayed, the announcement might start with: 'हमें यह सूचित करते हुए खेद हो रहा है...' (We regret to inform you...), but the reporter describing the delay later might call it a 'खेदपूर्ण स्थिति' (a regretful situation).

समाचार पत्र ने इस घटना को खेदपूर्ण बताया। (The newspaper described this incident as regretful.)

In the academic world, when professors discuss historical mistakes or failed policies, they often use this word to maintain an objective yet somber tone. It is also found in formal letters of resignation or letters of apology between business partners. If a deal falls through, a polite partner might write a 'खेदपूर्ण पत्र' (a regretful letter).

Public Speeches: Politicians use this word when they need to address a controversy without necessarily taking full personal blame. It allows them to express that the situation is 'full of regret' without saying 'I am sorry' directly, which is a common linguistic tactic in diplomacy.

You will also see this word in the subtitles of historical dramas when characters are discussing past betrayals or family tragedies. It provides a sense of 'Old World' gravitas. If you visit a government office in India and look at the official notices regarding service disruptions, 'खेदपूर्ण' is likely to be there, printed in bold Hindi script. It is a word that commands a certain level of respect and attention because it signals that the speaker is taking the matter seriously.

The most frequent mistake learners make with खेदपूर्ण is using it in casual, everyday conversation. If you drop your friend's phone and say 'यह खेदपूर्ण है' (This is regretful), you will sound like a textbook or a 19th-century poet. In such cases, 'मुझे अफ़सोस है' (I'm sorry) or 'ग़लती हो गई' (A mistake happened) is much better.

Confusing with 'दुखद' (Dukhad): Learners often use these interchangeably. While 'दुखद' means 'sad' or 'tragic' (like a death or a disaster), 'खेदपूर्ण' specifically implies 'regret.' You can have a 'खेदपूर्ण' error in a document, but a 'दुखद' death in the family. Using 'खेदपूर्ण' for a death can sound cold or overly formal, almost clinical.

Incorrect: उसकी मृत्यु बहुत खेदपूर्ण थी। (His death was very regretful - sounds like he regretted dying.)
Correct: उसकी मृत्यु बहुत दुखद थी। (His death was very tragic.)

Another mistake is the placement of the word. Since it's an adjective, it must describe a noun. Learners sometimes try to use it as a standalone exclamation like 'Regretful!', which doesn't work in Hindi. You must say 'यह खेदपूर्ण है' (This is regretful).

Finally, don't confuse 'खेद' (the noun) with 'खेदपूर्ण' (the adjective). You 'have' regret (मुझे खेद है), but a situation 'is' regretful (स्थिति खेदपूर्ण है). Mixing these up is a common B1-level error.

Hindi has a rich vocabulary for emotions. Depending on the level of formality and the specific type of sorrow you want to express, you might choose a different word than खेदपूर्ण.

1. अफ़सोसजनक (Afsosjanak): This is the Urdu-origin equivalent. It is very common in spoken Hindi and movies. It feels slightly more emotional and less 'official' than 'खेदपूर्ण'. Use this if you are talking about a missed opportunity in a slightly more relaxed setting.
2. दुखद (Dukhad): Meaning 'sad' or 'painful.' This is used for tragedies, accidents, or anything that causes genuine emotional pain. 'खेदपूर्ण' is about the *regret* of an action, whereas 'दुखद' is about the *pain* of the result.
3. शर्मनाक (Sharmnak): Meaning 'shameful.' If the regret stems from a moral failing or a disgrace, this is a stronger, more accusatory word. A 'खेदपूर्ण' act might be an honest mistake, but a 'शर्मनाक' act is a disgrace.

Comparison:
- खेदपूर्ण निर्णय (A regretful decision - neutral/formal)
- अफ़सोसजनक हार (A regrettable loss - emotional/common)
- दुखद समाचार (Sad news - tragic)

If you are looking for a more poetic or deep synonym, you might use ग्लानिपूर्ण (Glānipūrṇ), which implies a deep, internal sense of guilt or remorse, often used in literature to describe a character's inner turmoil. For absolute beginners, simply sticking to 'बुरा' (bad) or 'अफ़सोस' (regret) is safer, but mastering 'खेदपूर्ण' will definitely impress native speakers with your command of formal Hindi.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"आपकी असुविधा के लिए हमें खेदपूर्ण स्थिति का सामना करना पड़ रहा है।"

Neutral

"यह एक खेदपूर्ण बात है कि मैच रद्द हो गया।"

Informal

"यार, यह तो बड़ा खेदपूर्ण हो गया।"

Child friendly

"यह दुख की बात है कि खिलौना टूट गया।"

Slang

"सीन बड़ा खेदपूर्ण है भाई।"

Fun Fact

The suffix '-purn' is used in Hindi much like '-ful' in English (e.g., Hopeful, Carefree/Careful). It turns a noun into an adjective meaning 'full of that thing'.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kʰeːd̪.puːrɳ/

US /keɪd.pʊərn/

Stress is evenly distributed, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable 'Khed'.

Rhymes With

पूर्ण (Purn) महत्वपूर्ण (Mahatvapurn) शांतिपूर्ण (Shantipurn) सफलतापूर्ण (Safaltapurn) विवेकपूर्ण (Vivekpurn) तर्कपूर्ण (Tarkpurn) आनंदपूर्ण (Anandpurn) उत्साहपूर्ण (Utsahpurn)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'Khed' as 'Ked' (forgetting the aspiration).
Pronouncing 'Purn' as 'Puran' (adding an extra vowel).
Using a flap 'r' instead of the retroflex 'n' at the end.
Making the 'd' sound like the English 'd' (alveolar) instead of dental.
Shortening the long 'u' in 'purn'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize in formal texts once the root 'Khed' is known.

Writing 4/5

Requires understanding of where to place the adjective and formal context.

Speaking 5/5

Hard to use naturally without sounding overly formal or stiff.

Listening 3/5

Common in news and announcements, making it easier to pick up.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

खेद पूर्ण दुख माफ़ी घटना

Learn Next

अफ़सोसजनक दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण क्षमाप्रार्थी ग्लानि अनुताप

Advanced

मर्माहत शोकाकुल हृदयविदारक दैन्य विषाद

Grammar to Know

Adjective-Noun Agreement

खेदपूर्ण (adj) + घटना (fem. noun) -> खेदपूर्ण घटना

Sanskrit Compound Formation (Tatpurusha)

खेद + पूर्ण = खेदपूर्ण

Postpositional influence on adjectives

खेदपूर्ण घटना *के* बारे में (Adjective remains unchanged)

Using 'Atyant' for intensification

अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण

Adverbial formation with '-purvak'

खेदपूर्वक (Regretfully)

Examples by Level

मुझे खेद है।

I am sorry.

Simple subject + noun + verb.

यह खेदपूर्ण है।

This is regretful.

Using the word as a predicate adjective.

खेदपूर्ण समाचार।

Regretful news.

Adjective + Noun phrase.

वह खेदपूर्ण था।

That was regretful.

Past tense usage.

अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण।

Extremely regretful.

Adverb + Adjective.

खेदपूर्ण बात है।

It is a regretful matter.

Common idiomatic structure.

आपका पत्र खेदपूर्ण है।

Your letter is regretful.

Possessive + Noun + Adjective.

खेदपूर्ण दिन।

A regretful day.

Adjective modifying a time noun.

यह एक खेदपूर्ण घटना है।

This is a regretful incident.

Standard adjective-noun-verb structure.

उसकी आवाज़ खेदपूर्ण थी।

His voice was regretful.

Describing a quality of sound.

खेदपूर्ण परिणाम सामने आए।

Regretful results came forward.

Plural subject with adjective.

हमें खेदपूर्ण संदेश मिला।

We received a regretful message.

Object of the verb 'milna'.

यह निर्णय खेदपूर्ण हो सकता है।

This decision can be regretful.

Modal verb 'sakta hai'.

क्या यह खेदपूर्ण नहीं है?

Is this not regretful?

Interrogative negative sentence.

खेदपूर्ण स्थिति से बचें।

Avoid a regretful situation.

Imperative sentence.

वह खेदपूर्ण यादें भूल गया।

He forgot the regretful memories.

Adjective modifying plural object.

मंत्री जी का बयान अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण था।

The minister's statement was extremely regretful.

Use of intensifier 'atyant'.

हमें आपकी खेदपूर्ण स्थिति पर दुख है।

We are sorry about your regretful situation.

Expressing sympathy using the adjective.

यह एक खेदपूर्ण भूल थी जिसे सुधारा नहीं जा सकता।

It was a regretful mistake that cannot be corrected.

Relative clause 'jise...'

लेखक ने समाज की खेदपूर्ण स्थिति का वर्णन किया है।

The author has described the regretful state of society.

Present perfect tense.

उसने खेदपूर्ण स्वर में माफ़ी मांगी।

He apologized in a regretful tone.

Adverbial phrase using 'swar mein'.

खेदपूर्ण परिस्थितियों के कारण खेल रद्द कर दिया गया।

The game was cancelled due to regretful circumstances.

Reasoning with 'ke kaaran'.

यह खेदपूर्ण है कि आप समारोह में नहीं आ सके।

It is regretful that you couldn't come to the ceremony.

Subordinate clause starting with 'ki'.

उसकी आँखों में एक खेदपूर्ण चमक थी।

There was a regretful glint in his eyes.

Metaphorical usage.

कंपनी ने अपनी खेदपूर्ण सेवाओं के लिए क्षमा मांगी।

The company apologized for its regretful services.

Possessive adjective 'apni'.

इतिहास में ऐसे कई खेदपूर्ण अध्याय हैं।

There are many such regretful chapters in history.

Plural existential sentence.

यह खेदपूर्ण सत्य स्वीकार करना कठिन है।

It is difficult to accept this regretful truth.

Infinitive 'swikar karna' as subject.

दोनों देशों के बीच संबंध खेदपूर्ण मोड़ पर हैं।

Relations between the two countries are at a regretful turning point.

Locative case 'mod par'.

उसका व्यवहार उसकी खेदपूर्ण मानसिकता को दर्शाता है।

His behavior reflects his regretful mindset.

Transitive verb 'darshata hai'.

क्या आपको नहीं लगता कि यह एक खेदपूर्ण निर्णय था?

Don't you think that was a regretful decision?

Complex interrogative.

खेदपूर्ण बात यह है कि किसी ने आवाज़ नहीं उठाई।

The regretful thing is that no one raised their voice.

Focus construction.

उसने अपना खेदपूर्ण अतीत पीछे छोड़ दिया।

He left his regretful past behind.

Compound verb 'chhod diya'.

साहित्य में खेदपूर्ण भावों का चित्रण अत्यंत सूक्ष्म होता है।

The depiction of regretful emotions in literature is extremely subtle.

Abstract noun phrase.

यह खेदपूर्ण विडंबना है कि शांति के लिए युद्ध किया जा रहा है।

It is a regretful irony that war is being waged for peace.

Noun 'vidambana' (irony).

उसकी खेदपूर्ण चुप्पी ने सब कुछ बयां कर दिया।

His regretful silence expressed everything.

Personification of silence.

दार्शनिकों ने जीवन के खेदपूर्ण पहलुओं पर गहराई से विचार किया है।

Philosophers have deeply contemplated the regretful aspects of life.

Oblique plural 'pehluon'.

प्रशासन की खेदपूर्ण लापरवाही के कारण यह दुर्घटना हुई।

This accident happened due to the administration's regretful negligence.

Complex causal structure.

वह अपनी खेदपूर्ण स्मृतियों के जाल में फँसा हुआ था।

He was trapped in the web of his regretful memories.

Metaphorical 'jaal' (web).

इस खेदपूर्ण स्थिति का समाधान केवल संवाद से संभव है।

The solution to this regretful situation is possible only through dialogue.

Subject-predicate agreement.

उसका भाषण खेदपूर्ण आत्म-चिंतन से भरा था।

His speech was full of regretful self-reflection.

Compound noun 'aatma-chintan'.

मानव सभ्यता के विकास में कई खेदपूर्ण अंतराल आए हैं।

In the development of human civilization, many regretful intervals have occurred.

High-level vocabulary 'antaraal'.

यह खेदपूर्ण परिणति टाली जा सकती थी यदि समय पर कदम उठाए जाते।

This regretful outcome could have been avoided if steps were taken in time.

Conditional perfect tense.

कलाकार ने अपनी कृतियों में एक खेदपूर्ण सौंदर्य पिरोया है।

The artist has woven a regretful beauty into his works.

Abstract aesthetic description.

राजनीतिक पटल पर यह एक खेदपूर्ण और दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण मोड़ है।

On the political stage, this is a regretful and unfortunate turn.

Double adjective usage.

उसकी लेखनी में एक खेदपूर्ण तरलता है जो पाठक को झकझोर देती है।

There is a regretful fluidity in his writing that shakes the reader.

Metaphorical 'taralta' (fluidity).

समाज की खेदपूर्ण उदासीनता ने इस समस्या को और गंभीर बना दिया है।

The regretful apathy of society has made this problem more serious.

Noun 'udaaseenta' (apathy).

खेदपूर्ण स्मृतियों का बोझ अक्सर भविष्य की राह रोक लेता है।

The burden of regretful memories often blocks the path to the future.

Philosophical personification.

इस खेदपूर्ण कृत्य की जितनी निंदा की जाए, कम है।

No amount of condemnation is enough for this regretful act.

Superlative idiom of condemnation.

Common Collocations

खेदपूर्ण बयान

खेदपूर्ण घटना

खेदपूर्ण स्वर

खेदपूर्ण चुप्पी

अत्यंत खेदपूर्ण

खेदपूर्ण पत्र

खेदपूर्ण निर्णय

खेदपूर्ण यादें

खेदपूर्ण स्थिति

खेदपूर्ण सत्य

Common Phrases

खेदपूर्ण शब्दों में

— Using regretful words.

उसने खेदपूर्ण शब्दों में अपनी ग़लती मानी।

खेदपूर्ण ढंग से

— In a regretful manner.

उसने खेदपूर्ण ढंग से सिर हिलाया।

खेदपूर्ण अतीत

— A regretful past.

उसका खेदपूर्ण अतीत उसे परेशान करता है।

खेदपूर्ण व्यवहार

— Regrettable behavior.

आपका खेदपूर्ण व्यवहार स्वीकार्य नहीं है।

खेदपूर्ण समाचार

— Regretful news.

आज का खेदपूर्ण समाचार सुनकर सब दुखी हैं।

खेदपूर्ण परिणाम

— Regretful consequences.

गलत नीतियों के खेदपूर्ण परिणाम निकले।

खेदपूर्ण विदाई

— A regretful farewell.

यह एक खेदपूर्ण विदाई समारोह था।

खेदपूर्ण अंतराल

— A regretful gap/interval.

काम में एक खेदपूर्ण अंतराल आ गया।

खेदपूर्ण मानसिकता

— A regretful mindset.

हमें इस खेदपूर्ण मानसिकता को बदलना होगा।

खेदपूर्ण विडंबना

— A regretful irony.

यह एक खेदपूर्ण विडंबना है।

Often Confused With

खेदपूर्ण vs खेदजनक

Almost identical, but 'Khedpurn' emphasizes the 'fullness' of regret, while 'Khedjanak' means 'causing regret'. They are often used interchangeably.

खेदपूर्ण vs दुखद

Means 'sad'. Use 'dukhad' for death/tragedy, 'khedpurn' for mistakes/formal regret.

खेदपूर्ण vs शर्मनाक

Means 'shameful'. Use this if there is a moral failure involved, not just a regrettable mistake.

Idioms & Expressions

"खेद प्रकट करना"

— To express regret formally.

अध्यक्ष ने अपनी अनुपस्थिति पर खेद प्रकट किया।

Formal

"खेद की बात होना"

— To be a matter of regret.

यह बड़े खेद की बात है कि वह हार गया।

Neutral

"खेद जताना"

— To show or voice regret.

उसने अपनी गलती पर खेद जताया।

Common

"खेद के साथ कहना"

— To say with regret (regret to say).

मुझे खेद के साथ कहना पड़ रहा है कि आप फेल हो गए।

Formal

"खेद में डूबना"

— To be immersed in regret.

वह पुराने खेद में डूबा हुआ है।

Literary

"खेद का पात्र होना"

— To be deserving of regret/pity.

उसका व्यवहार खेद का पात्र है।

Formal

"खेद की लहर"

— A wave of regret.

पूरे देश में खेद की लहर दौड़ गई।

Journalistic

"खेद से भर जाना"

— To be filled with regret.

उसका मन खेद से भर गया।

Descriptive

"खेद का विषय"

— A subject of regret.

यह भ्रष्टाचार एक खेद का विषय है।

Formal

"खेद व्यक्त करना"

— To convey regret.

उन्होंने अपनी भूल पर खेद व्यक्त किया।

Formal

Easily Confused

खेदपूर्ण vs खेद (Khed)

Noun vs Adjective

'Khed' is the noun (regret), 'Khedpurn' is the adjective (regretful).

मुझे खेद (noun) है। यह स्थिति खेदपूर्ण (adj) है।

खेदपूर्ण vs पूर्ण (Purn)

Meaning of suffix

'Purn' means full. It is a suffix here.

काम पूर्ण (complete) है। यह खेदपूर्ण (full of regret) है।

खेदपूर्ण vs अफ़सोस (Afsos)

Loan word vs Native word

'Afsos' is Urdu-origin and more common in speech; 'Khed' is Sanskrit-origin and more formal.

मुझे अफ़सोस है (Common). मुझे खेद है (Formal).

खेदपूर्ण vs ग़लती (Galti)

Cause vs Description

A 'Galti' is a mistake; 'Khedpurn' describes the feeling about the mistake.

यह मेरी ग़लती थी। यह एक खेदपूर्ण ग़लती थी।

खेदपूर्ण vs बुरा (Bura)

General vs Specific

'Bura' is a generic 'bad'. 'Khedpurn' is a specific 'regrettable'.

यह बुरा है। यह खेदपूर्ण है।

Sentence Patterns

यह [Noun] खेदपूर्ण है।

यह बात खेदपूर्ण है।

[Noun] बहुत खेदपूर्ण था।

हादसा बहुत खेदपूर्ण था।

हमें [Noun] की खेदपूर्ण स्थिति पर दुख है।

हमें आपकी खेदपूर्ण स्थिति पर दुख है।

यह एक खेदपूर्ण [Noun] है जिसे [Verb] नहीं जा सकता।

यह एक खेदपूर्ण भूल है जिसे सुधारा नहीं जा सकता।

[Abstract Noun] की खेदपूर्ण [Noun] ने [Effect] किया।

प्रशासन की खेदपूर्ण लापरवाही ने जनता को परेशान किया।

इस खेदपूर्ण [Noun] की जितनी [Noun] की जाए, कम है।

इस खेदपूर्ण कृत्य की जितनी निंदा की जाए, कम है।

[Subject] ने खेदपूर्ण स्वर में [Action] किया।

उसने खेदपूर्ण स्वर में माफ़ी मांगी।

खेदपूर्ण बात यह है कि [Clause]।

खेदपूर्ण बात यह है कि वह नहीं आया।

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Common in written formal Hindi; rare in casual speech.

Common Mistakes

Using 'खेदपूर्ण' for 'I am sorry' in a café. → माफ़ कीजिए (Maaf kijiye).
'Khedpurn' is for describing situations, not for quick social apologies.
Spelling it as 'खेदपुरन' (Khedpuran). → खेदपूर्ण (Khedpurn).
The 'r' is a reph (dot/hook) on the 'n', not a separate syllable.
Saying 'वह बहुत खेदपूर्ण लड़की है' to mean she is sad. → वह बहुत दुखी लड़की है।
'Khedpurn' describes the regret, not the general emotion of sadness.
Using it as a verb: 'मैं खेदपूर्ण हूँ' (I am regretful). → मुझे खेद है (I have regret).
While grammatically possible, 'Mujhe khed hai' is the standard way to express personal regret.
Confusing it with 'खेदजनक'. → Both are okay, but 'खेदपूर्ण' is more descriptive of the state.
Learners often overthink the difference which is minimal.

Tips

Use in Business

When replying to a complaint, use 'यह खेदपूर्ण है' to show you take the matter seriously.

Root Learning

Learn 'Khed' (regret) and you will understand many related formal words.

No Gender Change

Don't worry about changing the ending to 'i' or 'e'. It stays 'purn'!

Elevate Writing

Replace 'dukh ki baat' with 'khedpurn vishay' in essays to get higher marks.

News Watch

Listen to the 8 PM Hindi news; you are almost guaranteed to hear this word.

Tone Matters

Say it slowly. The word itself sounds heavy and serious.

Politeness

In India, using high Hindi words like this is a sign of respect.

The Purn Suffix

Remember '-purn' means '-ful'. Just like 'Peaceful' is 'Shantipurn'.

Subtitles

Watch serious Hindi dramas with subtitles to see how 'regretful' is translated.

Avoid Slang

Never use this word in a text message to a close friend unless you're joking.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Khed' as 'Kid' who 'hid' because he felt 'regret'. And 'Purn' sounds like 'Prune'—a wrinkled, sad fruit. A 'Khed-Purn' situation is as sad as a hiding kid or a prune!

Visual Association

Imagine a formal black envelope with a gold seal. Inside is a letter that says 'Sorry' in beautiful calligraphy. That letter is 'Khedpurn'.

Word Web

Sorrow Regret Formal Apology Unfortunate Serious Literature Official

Challenge

Try to write three sentences describing a historical event using 'खेदपूर्ण' without using the word 'sad'.

Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit. 'Kheda' (खेद) means weariness, exhaustion, or distress. Over time, in Hindi, it evolved to specifically mean regret or sorrow.

Original meaning: Full of weariness or distress.

Indo-Aryan (Sanskrit)

Cultural Context

Avoid using this word in casual settings as it can sound sarcastic or cold if used with friends.

Equivalent to the formal 'We deeply regret' or 'It is regrettable' used by English corporations.

Used in the preamble of some formal apologies in Indian history. Commonly found in the works of Premchand to describe social conditions. Frequent in Bollywood dialogue during dramatic courtroom scenes.

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Business

खेदपूर्ण सेवा
खेदपूर्ण देरी
खेदपूर्ण त्रुटि
खेदपूर्ण निर्णय

News

खेदपूर्ण हादसा
खेदपूर्ण बयान
खेदपूर्ण घटना
खेदपूर्ण स्थिति

Personal Formal

खेदपूर्ण पत्र
खेदपूर्ण स्वर
खेदपूर्ण याद
खेदपूर्ण माफ़ी

Literature

खेदपूर्ण नायक
खेदपूर्ण अंत
खेदपूर्ण कविता
खेदपूर्ण दृश्य

Diplomacy

खेदपूर्ण संबंध
खेदपूर्ण समझौता
खेदपूर्ण वार्ता
खेदपूर्ण रुख

Conversation Starters

"क्या आपको लगता है कि यह एक खेदपूर्ण निर्णय था?"

"इस खेदपूर्ण घटना के बारे में आपकी क्या राय है?"

"क्या आपने कभी कोई खेदपूर्ण पत्र लिखा है?"

"उसकी आवाज़ इतनी खेदपूर्ण क्यों थी?"

"इतिहास की सबसे खेदपूर्ण घटना कौन सी है?"

Journal Prompts

अपने जीवन की एक खेदपूर्ण घटना के बारे में विस्तार से लिखें।

यदि आपको किसी को खेदपूर्ण पत्र लिखना हो, तो आप क्या लिखेंगे?

क्या पछतावा (regret) हमेशा खेदपूर्ण होता है? अपने विचार व्यक्त करें।

एक ऐसी स्थिति का वर्णन करें जहाँ खेदपूर्ण चुप्पी ने बहुत कुछ कह दिया।

औपचारिक और अनौपचारिक माफ़ी में क्या अंतर है? खेदपूर्ण शब्द का प्रयोग करें।

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

It's better not to. It sounds too formal. Use 'मुझे माफ़ कर दो' or 'सॉरी यार' instead. Using 'खेदपूर्ण' with friends might sound like you are reading from a government document.

In most cases, they are interchangeable. 'खेदपूर्ण' means 'full of regret,' while 'खेदजनक' means 'giving rise to regret.' 'Khedpurn' is slightly more descriptive of the state, while 'Khedjanak' is more descriptive of the cause.

Usually, 'दुखद' (dukhad) or 'शोकपूर्ण' (shokpurn) is used for death. 'खेदपूर्ण' can sound a bit cold or official when used for a personal loss, though it might appear in a formal condolence letter from an organization.

It is an adjective, and in Hindi, adjectives ending in consonants (like 'n' in purn) do not change based on gender. So it stays 'खेदपूर्ण' for both masculine and feminine nouns.

It is usually written as 'Khedpurn' or 'Khedpurna'.

It comes from Sanskrit. 'Kheda' + 'Purna'.

No, it's too formal for most songs. Songs prefer 'अफ़सोस', 'ग़म', or 'दर्द'.

Yes, but usually it describes their behavior, tone, or past. Saying 'वह खेदपूर्ण है' means 'He is regretful,' but it's more common to say 'उसका व्यवहार खेदपूर्ण है'.

Yes, it's considered intermediate because it's a formal alternative to basic words for sadness or apology.

The most direct opposite would be 'हर्षपूर्ण' (full of joy) or 'संतोषजनक' (satisfactory/giving satisfaction).