Adverb
(comparative more ruefully, superlative most ruefully)
Origin
rueful + -ly
ruefully
The kids ruefully confessed to breaking their neighbor's window and promised to have it repaired.
Ruefully is defined as something done in a manner that causes or shows sorrow, pity or regret.
If you are packing to move out of your apartment after a fight with your roommate but you regret the fight and the fact that you have to move, this is an example of a time when you might pack ruefully.
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