Rued: meaning, definitions and examples
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rued
[ ruห ]
regret deeply
To rue something means to feel regret or sorrow for it. This word often describes a sense of mourning for a past decision or action that has led to an unfavorable outcome. It conveys a deep emotional response to lost opportunities or mistakes. The term can reflect a desire for things to have been different or a recognition of the consequences of one's actions.
Synonyms
bemoan, bewail, lament, regret
Examples of usage
- He rued his decision to leave the company.
- She rued the harsh words she had said in anger.
- They will rue the day they chose to ignore the warning signs.
Translations
Translations of the word "rued" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Trauer
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesedihan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพัะต
๐ต๐ฑ smutek
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒใใฟ
๐ซ๐ท tristesse
๐ช๐ธ tristeza
๐น๐ท รผzรผntรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ smutek
๐ธ๐ฐ smรบtenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒไผค
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalost
๐ฎ๐ธ sorg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฌแฃแฎแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษdษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ tristeza
Etymology
The word 'rue' originates from the Old English 'hrฤow', which denoted a sense of sorrow or regret. It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic '*khnฤwล', which also conveyed a notion of mourning. Over the centuries, the term has evolved but has retained its core meaning related to regret and sorrow. 'Rue' has been used in literature and common speech since the Middle Ages, often appearing in contexts highlighting the emotional weight of reflecting on past choices. As language developed, 'rue' became associated with both personal and broader societal regrets, embedding itself within various poetic and literary works.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,586, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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