Associations to the word «Rueful»

Wiktionary

RUEFUL, adjective. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
RUEFUL, adjective. Inspiring pity or compassion.

Dictionary definition

RUEFUL, adjective. Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses.

Wise words

More wisdom is latent in things as they are than in all the words men use.
Antoine De Saint-Exupery