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ruefulness

DEFINITIONS OF: ruefulness

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n sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

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
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