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Ruefully

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ad. In a rueful manner; causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

In a rueful manner.

Pitiably; lamentably; deplorably.

Sorrowfully; mournfully; lugubriously.

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ad. in a rueful manner

Word Usage

"Then, turning to ride back into Oakland, a thought came to him that made him grin ruefully as he muttered: And now it's up to me to make good and buy that blamed quarry."

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

mournfully regretfully sorrowfully l en