rue

verb
UK: /ruː/
US: /ruː/

  1. To feel sorrow or regret for something you have done.

    1. I rue the day I met him, he is a disaster.
    2. You might rue your decision if you act without thinking carefully about it.

Synonyms

regret contrition repent lament remorse sorrow grieve
rue noun

  1. A feeling of regret or sorrow about something that has happened.

    1. She felt rue for her harsh words.
    2. He expressed his rue for the mistake that he had made during the presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "rue" is /ruː/ in British English and /ruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rue": regret, contrition, repent, lament, remorse, sorrow, grieve.

Example usage of "rue": "I rue the day I met him, he is a disaster.". More examples on the page.