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

Definition of Ruefulness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruefulness

Rudolf Ludwig Mossbauer
Rudolf Nureyev
Rudolf Serkin
Rudolf Virchow
Rudolf Wurlitzer
Rudolph Laban
RuDP carboxylase
Rudra
ruds
Rudyard Kipling
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ruefulness (current term)
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ruelle
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rue anemone
rue family
RUF
rufescent

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