repenting

present participle of repent
as in regretting
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about after hearing what a great time you guys had at the party, I am repenting my decision to stay home

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regretting
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  • Bet Wednesday is regretting that nomination now!
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Now, the woman is regretting sending the message to her celeb crush.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Repenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repenting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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