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Adjective
- 1. contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful, penitent (vs. impenitent), repentant (vs. unrepentant)
- usage: feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
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Definition and meaning of rueful (Dictionary)