Rue

Of sadness.   May also be referred to as regret, ruefulness and sorrow.

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game".

This concept's ID is @1~40305

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  • self-reproach 2 facts

    A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed).

  • attrition 0 facts

    Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation.