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How to pronounce “rueful”
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Pronunciation guide for rueful
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of rueful with real speech in context.
- Available examples
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- Real speech example
- The First Word
you'll find these very rueful admissions
- Definition summary
- Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
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How to pronounce rueful
The First Word

you'll find these very rueful admissions
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “rueful”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
- Inspiring pity or compassion.
- Bad; woeful; deplorable.
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