RUEFUL Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word rueful. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word rueful. (close relations)

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Best Alternative Words for RUEFUL


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	contrite				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
	remorseful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
	apologetic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • offering or expressing apology
	penitent				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds noun • (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
	regretful				adjectiveadj
	adjective • feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
	ruthful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

Best Hypernyms For RUEFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rueful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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