Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Rues.
Rues - as a noun
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
herb of graceruta graveolensLeaves 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
Example: "He drank to drown his sorrows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regret7ruefulness13sorrow9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sadness8unhappiness18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(french) a street or road in france
Example Sentences
"She rues the day she ever agreed to work for him."
"He rues the missed opportunity to study abroad."
"They rues their decision to sell their house in the city."
"Mary rues not investing in that company when she had the chance."
"He rues his impulsive decision to quit his stable job."
Word Game Points
Is RUES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rues is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is RUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rues is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is RUES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rues is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRUES has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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