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rueful in Dutch

rueful in Dutch is meelijwekkend — rueful means causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

rueful in Dutch

meelijwekkend

adj

Inspiring pity or compassion.

What does "rueful" mean?

adj Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
adj Inspiring pity or compassion.
adj Bad; woeful; deplorable.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "rueful" in Dutch?

"rueful" in Dutch is meelijwekkend. rueful means: Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

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