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Meaning of rueful

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rueful

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

  2. Inspiring pity or compassion.

  3. Bad; woeful; deplorable.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rueful

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