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rueful
expressing regret in a wry way
In more detail
1. (adjective) feeling or showing regret or sorrow about something
2. (adjective) causing sadness or pity in a wry or darkly humorous way
Examples
- 1. She gave a rueful smile when she realized she had forgotten her keys.
- 2. He made a rueful comment about how the project had failed despite all their hard work.
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