Buyer’s Remorse

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪərz rɪˈmɔrs/

Definitions of buyer’s remorse

noun a feeling of regret or guilt after making a purchase

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a shirt yesterday and now I have buyer's remorse.

A2 After purchasing the new phone, she experienced buyer's remorse.

B1 Many people feel buyer's remorse after making a big purchase.

B2 The buyer's remorse set in as she realized she had overspent on the car.

C1 His buyer's remorse was evident as he returned the expensive watch the next day.

C2 She couldn't shake off the feeling of buyer's remorse after buying the luxury yacht.

Examples of buyer’s remorse in a Sentence

formal The customer experienced buyer’s remorse after realizing the product did not meet their expectations.

informal I had major buyer’s remorse after splurging on that expensive handbag.

slang I totally regret buying those shoes, total buyer’s remorse.

figurative She felt a wave of buyer’s remorse wash over her as she left the store.

Grammatical Forms of buyer’s remorse

• past tense: regretted
• plural: buyers' remorse
• comparative: more regretful
• superlative: most regretful
• present tense: regret
• future tense: will regret
• perfect tense: have regretted
• continuous tense: is regretting
• singular: buyer's remorse
• positive degree: regretful
• infinitive: to regret
• gerund: regretting
• participle: regretted

Origin and Evolution of buyer’s remorse

First Known Use: 1953 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'buyer’s remorse' originates from the field of psychology and consumer behavior, describing the feeling of regret or guilt after making a purchase.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of consumer behavior, the term has evolved to encompass any situation where a person feels regret after making a decision, not just limited to purchasing goods.