| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| rueful | (adjective) feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses | Synonyms: contrite, remorseful, ruthful |
| ruefully | (adverb) in a rueful manner | Synonyms: contritely, remorsefully |
| ruefulness | (noun) sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment | Synonyms: regret, rue, sorrow |