ruefulness

Synonyms:

regret, rue, sorrow

Types:

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attrition, contriteness, contrition

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

compunction, remorse, self-reproach

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience

remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense

penance, penitence, repentance

remorse for your past conduct

Type of:

sadness, unhappiness

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being