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   rueful

   /ˈruːf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way: "she gave a rueful grin"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘pitiable’): from the noun rue1 + -ful.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruefulness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUEFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RUEFUL definition: 1. feeling sorry and wishing that something had not happened: 2. feeling sorry and wishing that…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RUEFUL is exciting pity or sympathy : pitiable. How to use rueful in a sentence.

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   Rueful definition: causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable. See examples of RUEFUL used in a sentence.

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   rueful: 1 adj feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses Synonyms: contrite , remorseful , ruthful penitent , repentant feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUEFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. feeling or expressing sorrow or repentance 2. inspiring sorrow or pity.... Click for more definitions.

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   RUEFUL meaning: 1. feeling sorry and wishing that something had not happened: 2. feeling sorry and wishing that…. Learn more.

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   Define rueful. rueful synonyms, rueful pronunciation, rueful translation, English dictionary definition of rueful. adj. Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or ...