RUEFULNESSES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word ruefulnesses. (close relations)
ruefulness
Best Alternative Words for RUEFULNESSES
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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 |