regreter
Regreter is a nonstandard English noun used to describe a person who frequently expresses regret about past actions or outcomes. Because it is not widely attested in formal dictionaries, regreter is typically encountered in informal, humorous, or speculative contexts rather than in scholarly writing.
Etymology and attestation: The word regreter follows an agent-noun pattern by adding the suffix -er to the
Usage and nuance: Regreter can convey a mildly critical or playful tone, suggesting the speaker habitually
In fiction and satire, regreter may be used to label a character or narrator defined by regret,
See also: regret, remorse, penitence, rumination, self-reflection.
Notes: As a nonstandard coinage, interpretation of regreter depends on context, and readers should rely on accompanying