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Definition of Ruefulness
1. Noun. Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment. "To his rue, the error cost him the game"
Exact synonyms: Regret, Rue, Sorrow
Generic synonyms: Sadness, Unhappiness
Specialized synonyms: Attrition, Contriteness, Contrition, Compunction, Remorse, Self-reproach
Derivative terms: Regret, Regret, Regret, Rue, Rueful, Sorrow
Generic synonyms: Sadness, Unhappiness
Specialized synonyms: Attrition, Contriteness, Contrition, Compunction, Remorse, Self-reproach
Derivative terms: Regret, Regret, Regret, Rue, Rueful, Sorrow
Definition of Ruefulness
1. Noun. The property of being rueful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ruefulness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruefulness
Literary usage of Ruefulness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1839)
"... are neither of you employed in a situation of trust again. You may leave the
room." " I hope," said Mr. Bumble, looking about him with great ruefulness, ..."
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