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RUEFUL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Rueful.

Rueful - as an adjective satellite

Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contriteremorsefulruthful

Rueful - as an adjective

Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

Inspiring pity or compassion.

Bad; woeful; deplorable.

Example Sentences

"He gave a rueful smile as he realized his mistake."
"She wore a rueful expression after hearing the bad news."
"His rueful apology was not enough to undo the damage."
"The team had a rueful look on their faces after losing the game."
"I felt a sense of rueful nostalgia as I looked through my old photo album."
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Word Game Points

Is RUEFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rueful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUEFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RUEFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rueful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUEFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RUEFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rueful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUEFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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