Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

RUEFULNESSES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word ruefulnesses. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ruefulnesses. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
ruefulness

Best Alternative Words for RUEFULNESSES

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
regret
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

• feel sad about the loss or absence of

• decline formally or politely

• express with regret

sorrow
nounn
noun

• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• something that causes great unhappiness

• the state of being sad

verb

• feel grief

contrition
nounn
noun

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

grief
nounn
noun

• intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

• something that causes great unhappiness

penitence
nounn
noun

• remorse for your past conduct

remorse
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

rue
verb, nounv, n
noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

• leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• (French) a street or road in France

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Best Hypernyms For RUEFULNESSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ruefulnesses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
sadness unhappiness

Alternatives for REGRET

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen