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rueful

UK
/ˈruːfəl/
US
/ˈruːfəl/

Translations

ruefuladjective
more rueful
Comp.
most rueful
Super.
UK
/ˈruːfəl/
US
/ˈruːfəl/
She had a rueful expression after hearing the bad news.
У нее было сожалевшее выражение лица после того, как она услышала плохие новости.
He gave a rueful smile when he realized his mistake.
Он печально улыбнулся, когда осознал свою ошибку.
His rueful eyes told the story of his hardships.
Его горестные глаза рассказывали историю его трудностей.
Additional translations
скорбный
унылый
Synonyms
mournful
sorrowful
regretful
remorseful
contrite
pensive

Definitions

ruefuladjective
Feeling or expressing sorrow or regret, often in a slightly humorous way.
He gave a rueful smile as he recounted the story of his embarrassing mistake.
Causing or inspiring sorrow, regret, or pity; mournfully sad.
The novel closes on a rueful note that lingers with the reader.
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