ruefulness

Other forms: ruefulnesses

Definitions of ruefulness

1. noun

   sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
   synonyms: regret, rue, sorrow

   types:

   attrition, contriteness, contrition

   sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

   compunction, remorse, self-reproach

   a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

   guilt, guilt feelings, guilt trip, guilty conscience

   remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense

   penance, penitence, repentance

   remorse for your past conduct

   type of:

   sadness, unhappiness

   emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being