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DEFINITION: v. To do something decisive and then immediately start to have doubts, wondering if you did the right thing. n. Second thoughts, or second guesses, about a decision or an action you have made but cannot change.
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Deferredlament
Created by: Mustang
Pronunciation: deh-FERD-leh-ment
Sentence: Sally Ann had hastily decided to call off her engagement with Mevyn on the grounds of incompatibility when she experienced a major bout of deferredlament, realizing she had been hasty in her assessments, forgetting that life is always a matter of making adjustments.
Etymology: Blend of 'deferred' (postponed or delayed) and 'lament' (to feel, show, or express grief, sorrow, or regret)
Refret
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: ri-fret
Sentence: Joan is not one to make big decisions easily. She takes her time collecting data and sorting through options. Her biggest problem is that when she does something definitive she immediately begins to refret her action.
Etymology: regret (to feel sorrow or remorse for an act, fault, disappointment, etc. + fret (to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent)
Oooptions
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: woop shuns
Sentence: The smirk on the bitches face led Dolly to believe she had chosen the wrong ooption.
Etymology: option oops
Immediateindeciseeifidid
Created by: abrakadeborah
Pronunciation: E-mead-e-ate-in-di-si-see-if-i-did
Sentence: Hema was touring the ancient Egyptian ruins when she stepped on a scarab...she looked down in horror and could not believe her "immediateindeciseeifidid" reaction, as the scarab is worshipped by the ancient Egyptians as an embodiment of the God Khepri. Uhh-Oh!
Etymology: Immediate:at once. Indecis;Part of the word indecisive,meaning:Prone to or characterized by indecision. See;To look. If;A possibility. I;As in one person. Did;Past tense of do.
Deskepticision
Created by: remistram
Pronunciation: duh-skept-ah-sish-un
Sentence: Kat's deskepticision about jumping out of the airplane proved to be unnecessary and a waste of time.
Etymology: decision + skeptical
Missimprudent
Created by: mrskellyscl
Pronunciation: miss-im-pru-dent
Sentence: Eleanor wondered if she may have been a bit missimprudent as she noticed that her new kitchen carpet was the same color as the cockroaches.
Etymology: miss: 1) a young lady miss: 2) blunder, mistake imprudent: unwise, lacking in discretion
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COMMENTS:
Oustanding eponym! - silveryaspen, 2009-03-31: 14:51:00
As in Miss Imprudent! - silveryaspen, 2009-03-31: 14:57:00
Really good! - splendiction, 2009-03-31: 21:36:00
Good! - kateinkorea, 2009-03-31: 23:40:00
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Grindecision
Created by: Nosila
Pronunciation: grin dee sis shun
Sentence: It was picture day at college and Wendy was posing in front of a mirror,in her cap and gown,trying to decide what angle was her most flattering. She was not sure whether to look serious, because she had earned her degree and hoped to get an impressive job. Or whether she should smile and show off her expensive dental work and happy nature. She opted for the smile and figured it would help open doors for her at prestigious companies. She thought her charisma would sell to employers and attract the big-money firms. The ceremony was not until after lunch on that extremely hot day and the photos were just before the commencement activities. She posed, but the photographer was too quick. When she got her proofs back the next week, she woefully regretted her grindecision. "OMG, who is going to hire me now??" she asked herself. Her photo was slightly out of focus, her eyes were closed, her hair frizzed, her mascara starting to slide down her face, her lipstick a bit smeared, one earring missing and her real gold pendant had left a nice green ring around her neck. Her front teeth (top & bottom) housed large pieces of the spinach in the salad she had for lunch. The goofy smile she offered just added to the affect that she had inherited traits that made her look like a cross between a sweaty mime, with clown hair and shiny make-up and a toothless bumpkin! She dearly hoped they offered re-takes...soon!
Etymology: Grin (to smile or show amusement) & Indecision (doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose)
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COMMENTS:
WHO couldn't love a toothless bumpkin?
- metrohumanx, 2009-03-31: 02:21:00
You always bring us such fun, with your clever wit and fun pun! This one is Trans-send-dentally well done! - silveryaspen, 2009-03-31: 14:35:00
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Insecticidekick
Created by: bookowl
Pronunciation: in/sek/ti/side/kik
Sentence: Insecticidekick occured when Bobby searched the house in vain for his pet cricket only to find him on the bottom of his shoe.
Etymology: insecticide + kick
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COMMENTS:
DAMNED clever! I wish it'd come in before i'd voted! - metrohumanx, 2009-04-02: 02:46:00
Ditto, metro...great word and sad story, bookowl! - Nosila, 2009-04-03: 23:31:00
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Pregret
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: prēgret
Sentence: Tim’s mom is a guilt trip travel agent. If there is one emotion she taught him, it is shame. As an adult, Tim can not only feel bad after making a hard decision, he can experience pregret and premorse long before he takes action. The one thing he feels good about is putting mom’s favorite phrase on her headstone, ”Don’t mind me, I’m just your mother”.
Etymology: pre (before) + regret (a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done)
Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James
Today's definition was suggested by silveryaspen. Thank you silveryaspen. ~ James