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rue vs ruefulness

ruefulness vs rue

rue and ruefulness both are nouns.

rue is a verb but ruefulness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rue Yes No Yes No
ruefulness Yes No No No
As nouns, rue and ruefulness are synonyms defined as:
  • rue and ruefulness: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other synonyms of rue include regret, sorrow.
rue (noun) ruefulness (noun)
(French) a street or road in France sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
rue (verb) ruefulness (verb)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Difference between rue and ruefulness

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