adj
rueful
Rueful (adj) means Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
adj
1
Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
2
Inspiring pity or compassion.
3
Bad; woeful; deplorable.
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What is the meaning of rueful?
"rueful" (adj) means causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
What are the different meanings of rueful?
"rueful" has 3 main meanings: 1. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way; 2. Inspiring pity or compassion; 3. Bad; woeful; deplorable.