惜しい
N2おしい
[oshii]
Meanings
1.Adj-i
regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
2.Adj-i
precious; dear; valuable
3.Adj-i
too good for; deserving better
4.Adj-i
almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
Examples
あと一点で合格だったのに惜しい。
It is regrettable that I was one point short of passing.
あと一点で合格だったので本当に惜しかった。
It was truly disappointing since I was just one point short of passing.
まだチャンスはあるから惜しくないよ。
There are still chances left, so it's not something to regret.