Regret
Regret
Regret (/rɪˈɡrɛt/) is a negative cognitive or emotional state that involves blaming oneself for a bad outcome, feeling a sense of loss or sorrow at what might have been, or wishing one could undo a previous action. It is related to, but distinct from, guilt, which involves feeling responsible for a wrongdoing.
Etymology
The term "regret" comes from the Old French regretter, which means "to lament" or "to mourn". It is derived from the Latin regretum, which means "to weep" or "to lament".
Related Terms
- Guilt: A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.
- Remorse: Deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.
- Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior.
- Repentance: The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse.
- Contrition: The state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
See Also
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Emotion: A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
- Cognitive Dissonance: The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Regret
- Wikipedia's article - Regret
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