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RUEFULNESS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word ruefulness. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word ruefulness. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RUEFULNESS

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regret
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

• feel sad about the loss or absence of

• decline formally or politely

• express with regret

sorrow
nounn
noun

• an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• something that causes great unhappiness

• the state of being sad

verb

• feel grief

contrition
nounn
noun

• sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

grief
nounn
noun

• intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

• something that causes great unhappiness

penitence
nounn
noun

• remorse for your past conduct

remorse
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

sadness
nounn
noun

• emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

• the state of being sad

• the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness

remorsefulness
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rue
verb, nounv, n
noun

• European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

• leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

• sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

• (French) a street or road in France

verb

• feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

Best Hypernyms For RUEFULNESS

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