Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Ruefully

Ruefully



Definition: Feeling or showing that one is sorry about something.



Etymology: Middle English rewe, from Old English hrEow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow.



He had managed to rob a bank but was caught by the police. He regretted it ruefully and was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Jarrett Choo, 1-8

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