Read full poem →The man looked ruefully at his watch. He lifted it and shook it
by his ear. “Doesn't work” He smiled engagingly. “Where are you
Dictionary Entry
In a rueful manner; causing, feeling or expressing regret or sorrow.
In a Sentence
“He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.”
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Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “ruefully”
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