He felt a sense of disappointment and regret.

Meaning: He experienced emotions of sadness and remorse due to an unfulfilled desire.

Choice of Words: Sense is a noun that refers to a feeling, perception, or awareness of something. Disappointment is a noun that describes a feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction resulting from unmet expectations. Regret is a noun that describes a feeling of sadness or remorse for something one has done or failed to do.

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