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self-reproach vs ruefulness

ruefulness vs self-reproach

self-reproach and ruefulness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-reproach Yes No No No
ruefulness Yes No No No
As nouns, ruefulness is a hypernym of self-reproach; that is, ruefulness is a word with a broader meaning than self-reproach:
  • self-reproach: a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
  • ruefulness: sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Other hypernyms of self-reproach include regret, rue, sorrow.
self-reproach (noun) ruefulness (noun)
the act of blaming yourself sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Difference between self-reproach and ruefulness

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