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rueful

The correct spelling is rueful.

How to pronounce rueful

adjective

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The correct spelling is rueful. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
  2. 2.Inspiring pity or compassion.
  3. 3.Bad; woeful; deplorable.

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