buyer's remorse

An acute sense of regret following a purchase, especially an expensive or extravagant one, due to conflicting feelings of guilt or uncertainty about the decision. I was so dazzled by the new car that I signed the contract right then and there, but I started having terrible buyer's remorse the next day after I thought about how much money I'd spent. She tried to convince herself that the new computer was something she really needed, but she couldn't shake that terrible feeling of buyer's remorse. I always think shopping will make me feel better, but I usually end up with buyer's remorse, wondering why I bought all this stuff I don't need.

have buyer's remorse

To feel guilt or regret felt after buying something. A: "Do you have buyer's remorse now?" B: "Of course! I spent $500 on a stupid shopping spree when I should have put that money towards my bills!" Plenty of people have buyer's remorse after buying big-ticket items. I was so dazzled by the new car that I signed the contract right then and there, but I had terrible buyer's remorse the next day.

have seller's remorse

To feel guilt or regret felt after selling something. I have major seller's remorse after getting rid of my grandmother's antique clock. I got a great price for it, but it was the only thing of hers that I had left. Plenty of people have seller's remorse for the home they left behind as they try to adjust to life in a new house. Why would I have seller's remorse about the yard sale? I got rid of a ton of stuff I never use!

seller's remorse

Feelings of guilt or regret after selling something. I'm feeling major seller's remorse after getting rid of my grandmother's antique clock. I got a great price for it, but it was the only thing of hers that I had left. The real estate agent said that seller's remorse is the main reason that houses fall out of escrow.