Rueful Definition

ro͝ofəl
adjective
Causing sorrow or pity; lamentable.
Webster's New World
Feeling or showing sorrow or pity; mournful.
Webster's New World
Feeling or showing regret, esp. in an abashed way.
Webster's New World

Origin of Rueful

  • rue + -ful

    From Wiktionary

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