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ˈru fəlrue·ful

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  1. contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthfuladjective

    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

    Synonyms:
    contrite, remorseful, ruthful

    Antonyms:
    impenitent, unremorseful, unrepentant

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  1. ruefuladjective

    Synonyms:
    doleful, mournful, dismal, melancholy, sad, sorrowful, piteous, pitiful, grievous, lugubrious

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  1. ruefuladjective

    Synonyms:
    woeful, sad, lugubrious, mournful

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