RUEFUL Synonyms
6 synonyms for
rueful.
(exact relations)
3 hypernyms for rueful. (close relations)
3 hypernyms for rueful. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RUEFUL
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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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