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ruefulness

noun

1 ruefulness

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment.

synonyms: regret, rue, sorrow.

is a specific kind of: sadness, unhappiness.

is a broader term that covers: attrition, contriteness, contrition | compunction, remorse, self-reproach.

derivation: regret | regret, repent, rue | regret | grieve, sorrow | contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful.

Dutch: berouwen, verdrieten, spijten, betreuren, wroeging, berouw, boetvaardigheid, inkeer, spijt

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