Rued: meaning, definitions and examples

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rued

 

[ ruห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesedihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ฒใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tristesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tristeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผzรผntรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌํ””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฒไผค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tristeza

Etymology

The word 'rue' originates from the Old English 'hrฤ“ow', which denoted a sense of sorrow or regret. It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic '*khnฤ“wล', 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.