rueful

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Synonyms: dueful, trueful

Antonyms: dueful, trueful

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Adjective

1. Causing, feeling, or expressing [[regret]] or [[sorrow]], especially in a [[wry]] or humorous way.
2. Inspiring [[pity]] or [[compassion]].
3. [[bad|Bad]]; [[woeful]]; [[deplorable]].

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