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RUEFUL Synonyms

6 synonyms for rueful. (exact relations)
3 hypernyms for rueful. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RUEFUL

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contrite

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

remorseful

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

apologetic

adjective

adj

adjective

• offering or expressing apology

penitent

noun, adjective

n, adj

adjective

• feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

regretful

adjective

adj

adjective

• feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

ruthful

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

Best Hypernyms For RUEFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rueful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CONTRITE

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