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ruefulness vs rue

rue vs ruefulness

ruefulness and rue both are nouns.

ruefulness is not a verb while rue is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruefulness Yes No No No
rue Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ruefulness and rue are synonyms defined as:
  • ruefulness and rue: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other synonyms of ruefulness include regret, sorrow.
ruefulness (noun) rue (noun)
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment (French) a street or road in France
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
ruefulness (verb) rue (verb)
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
Difference between ruefulness and rue

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