Coffee Guilt

B1 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔfi ɡɪlt/

Definitions of coffee guilt

noun a feeling of remorse or regret experienced after consuming coffee, often due to health or ethical concerns

Example Sentences

A1 I feel coffee guilt when I drink too much caffeine.

A2 My coffee guilt is real when I have more than one cup a day.

B1 I try to overcome my coffee guilt by switching to decaf sometimes.

B2 Managing my coffee guilt has become a priority for me as I get older.

C1 The concept of coffee guilt is something I've been exploring in my therapy sessions.

C2 I have learned to embrace my coffee guilt as a reminder to practice moderation in all aspects of my life.

Examples of coffee guilt in a Sentence

formal Many people experience coffee guilt when they realize how much money they spend on daily lattes.

informal I always have coffee guilt after splurging on expensive coffee drinks.

slang My coffee guilt is real when I see my bank account after a week of buying coffee out.

figurative She carried her coffee guilt like a heavy burden, knowing she could be saving money by brewing at home.

Grammatical Forms of coffee guilt

past tense

felt guilty

plural

coffee guilts

comparative

more coffee guilty

superlative

most coffee guilty

present tense

feels guilty

future tense

will feel guilty

perfect tense

has felt guilty

continuous tense

is feeling guilty

singular

coffee guilt

positive degree

very coffee guilty

infinitive

to feel guilty

gerund

feeling guilty

participle

guilty

Origin and Evolution of coffee guilt

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'coffee guilt' originated as a colloquial expression to describe the feeling of guilt or remorse experienced after consuming a large amount of coffee, often due to health concerns or excessive caffeine intake.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a humorous or lighthearted context, 'coffee guilt' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions related to coffee consumption, including environmental and ethical considerations surrounding coffee production and consumption.