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Rued

Definition

Rued is a verb that means to feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for something.

Senses

1. Regret: to feel remorse or sorrow for something; to wish that something had not happened or been done.

2. Pity: to feel sorry for someone or something; to have compassion or sympathy.

Usages

Regret:

- Mary rued her decision to quit her job without having another one lined up.

- He will surely rue the day he betrayed his best friend's trust.

- The team rued their missed opportunities in the game.

Pity:

- The little orphan's sad face made everyone rue his unfortunate circumstances.

- She rued the poor treatment of animals in the circus.

- We should all rue the loss of such a talented artist.

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