ruefully Antonyms

Meaning of ruefully

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ruefully (r)

in a rueful manner

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in a rueful manner

painfully, sadly, sorrowfully, mournfully,bitterly, unhappily, severely, sharply, plaintively, regretfully

merrily, gaily,happily, gleefully, merrily, gayly, lightheartedly, cheerfully, cheerily, gladly

He ruefully accepted the consequences of his reckless behavior.

The teacher regarded the unruly students ruefully, knowing the futility of their actions.

She ruefully regretted not having listened to her mother's advice.

The old man ruefully recalled the days when he was young and strong.