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ruefully
Part of speech: Adverb
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feeling or expressing sorrow or regret:
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Example sentence: He looked at his broken toy ruefully, wishing he had been more careful with it.
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Example sentence: She smiled ruefully, knowing she had missed a great opportunity.
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in a way that shows humor, irony, or a mixture of both:
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Example sentence: After losing the race, he acknowledged his defeat ruefully but with a touch of sarcasm.
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Example sentence: The comedian delivered his punchline, leaving the audience laughing ruefully at the truth behind the joke.
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