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rueful
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rueful
(adjective)
rueful
(adjective)
Meaning
feeling regret or sorrow
Example
"Her rueful expression revealed the depth of her regret after the mistake."
Synonyms
apologetic
remorseful
Antonyms
unrepentant
indifferent