rue | (noun) (French) a street or road in France | - |
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(noun) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment | Synonyms: regret, ruefulness, sorrow |
(noun) leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy | - |
(noun) European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy | Synonyms: herb of grace, Ruta graveolens |
(verb) feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about | Synonyms: regret, repent |
rueful | (adjective) feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses | Synonyms: contrite, remorseful, ruthful |
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ruefully | (adverb) in a rueful manner | Synonyms: contritely, remorsefully |
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ruefulness | (noun) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment | Synonyms: regret, rue, sorrow |
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