Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rueful
adjective
/ˈruːfəl/
Definition
expressing sorrow or regret, often in a humorous or mildly self-deprecating way
Examples
- He gave a rueful smile when he remembered his embarrassing mistake.
- She felt a rueful sense of nostalgia for her childhood days.
Meaning
full of regret or sorrow
Synonyms
- regretful
- remorseful
- sorrowful
- contrite
