What Does PREGRET Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
PREGRET means "To Regret Something Before Doing It, But Decide To Do It Anyway."More Observations...
It is a contraction of the words "pre" and "regret." It is used to describe the feeling of remorse that you know you are going to feel for something you are about to do, knowing full well that it is not a wise decision (e.g., consume too much alcohol, say something you shouldn't, make an indulgent purchase).Image for PREGRET
When I write PREGRET, I mean this:
![meaning of PREGRET](../x-images/PREGRET.png)
"To Regret Something Before Doing It, But To Decide To Do It Anyway"
Summary of Key Points
"To Regret Something Before Doing It, But Decide To Do It Anyway" is, by far, the most common meaning for PREGRET when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)PREGRET | |
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Definition: | To Regret Something Before Doing It, But To Decide To Do It Anyway |
Type: | Word |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of PREGRET Used in a Text
PREGRET
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