rueful

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rueful

(adjective)

Meaning

feeling regret or sorrow

Example

"Her rueful expression revealed the depth of her regret after the mistake."

Synonyms

apologeticremorseful

Antonyms

unrepentantindifferent

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'ruefer', meaning to feel regret.
Related word forms
  • noun: ruefulness
  • verb: rue

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