Regretting being wretched (5)
I believe the answer is:
sorry
'being wretched' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sorry that I've seen before include "Feeling penitent" , "In a pitiful state; apologetic" , "My apologies!" , "Contrite" , "Repentant" .)