buyer's remorse
"Buyer's remorse" describes the regret or anxiety felt after making a purchase, often due to doubts about the decision's value or necessity.
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Definition
B2Consumer Behavior
(common)A feeling of regret or anxiety after making a purchase, often questioning the decision's value or necessity.
Example
- After buying the expensive watch, she felt a strong sense of buyer's remorse.
B2General Decision-Making
(extended)A feeling of regret after making any kind of decision, not limited to purchases.
Example
- He experienced buyer's remorse after agreeing to the new job offer.