Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Ruefulness.
Ruefulness - as a noun
Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regret7rue3sorrow9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His face was filled with ruefulness as he admitted his mistake."
"I listened to her apology with a sense of ruefulness, knowing that she couldn't undo what she had done."
"There was a touch of ruefulness in his voice as he recounted the missed opportunities of his youth."
"She smiled at him with a mix of ruefulness and affection."
"His eyes were filled with ruefulness as he looked back on his failed relationship."
Word Game Points
Is RUEFULNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruefulness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUEFULNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RUEFULNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruefulness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUEFULNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is RUEFULNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruefulness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUEFULNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
