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Definition of Rueful
1. Adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.
Exact synonyms: Contrite, Remorseful, Ruthful
Similar to: Penitent, Repentant
Derivative terms: Contriteness, Ruefulness, Ruthfulness
Similar to: Penitent, Repentant
Derivative terms: Contriteness, Ruefulness, Ruthfulness
Definition of Rueful
1. a. Causing one to rue or lament; woeful; mournful; sorrowful.
Definition of Rueful
1. Adjective. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow. ¹
2. Adjective. Inspiring pity or compassion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rueful
1. feeling sorrow or remorse [adj] : RUEFULLY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rueful
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