What does rueful mean?
Definitions for rueful
ˈru fəlrue·ful
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word rueful.
Princeton's WordNet
contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Wiktionary
ruefuladjective
Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
ruefuladjective
Inspiring pity or compassion.
Etymology: rue + -ful
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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rueful
Rueful is an adjective that describes experiencing or expressing sorrow or regret in a slightly humoristic or ironic way. It implies a wistfulness or longing due to something unfortunate or disappointing.
Webster Dictionary
Ruefuladjective
causing one to rue or lament; woeful; mournful; sorrowful
Ruefuladjective
expressing sorrow
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rueful in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rueful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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