buyer's remorse

noun

Definitions

  1. A feeling of anxiety or regret after making, or after promising to make, a purchase,…

    A feeling of anxiety or regret after making, or after promising to make, a purchase, especially a purchase encouraged by a high-pressure sales pitch.

    • All too often, however, a gal comes home and buyer's remorse sets in. […] A dress looks dreamy when you try it on in the shop. But once you're standing in front of the mirror at home, something dreadful's happened.
    • In your new service contract, read the fine print of the buyer's remorse clause. Some carriers, such as VoiceStream, give you only 72 hours to decide whether to keep their service.
  2. A feeling of regret after any kind of decision, for example voting for a certain party or…

    A feeling of regret after any kind of decision, for example voting for a certain party or consenting to sexual intercourse with someone.

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