Bregret

Pronunciation: /brɪˈɡrɛt/

Definitions of Bregret

noun a blend of the words 'Brexit' and 'regret', used to describe the feeling of regret or remorse following the decision to leave the European Union

Example Sentences

A1 I have bregret for not studying for my exam.

A2 She felt bregret after missing her flight.

B1 His bregret over quitting his job without a backup plan was palpable.

B2 The decision to invest all his savings in the stock market filled him with bregret.

C1 The CEO's bregret over the failed merger was evident in his speech to shareholders.

C2 Despite his success, he couldn't shake the feeling of bregret for not pursuing his passion for music.

Examples of Bregret in a Sentence

formal The customer expressed their bregret over purchasing the faulty product.

informal I have a feeling of bregret for not taking that job offer.

slang I'm totally bregretting my decision to skip the party last night.

figurative She was filled with bregret as she watched the sunset, realizing she should have appreciated the moment more.

Grammatical Forms of Bregret

• past tense: bregretted
• plural: bregrets
• comparative: more bregretful
• superlative: most bregretful
• present tense: bregrets
• future tense: will bregret
• perfect tense: have bregretted
• continuous tense: is bregretting
• singular: bregret
• positive degree: bregret
• infinitive: to bregret
• gerund: bregretting
• participle: bregretted

Origin and Evolution of Bregret

First Known Use: 2016 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Bregret' is a portmanteau of 'Brexit' and 'regret', coined in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Bregret' gained popularity following the Brexit referendum in 2016, as a way to describe the feelings of regret or remorse experienced by some individuals who voted for Brexit. It has since been used in various contexts to refer to regret over the decision to leave the European Union.