reflect ruefully

Examples (20)

• He reflected ruefully that his money didn't buy as much as it used to.
• He paused to reflect ruefully on the missed opportunities of his youth.
• She reflected ruefully on the missed opportunities of her youth.
• Looking back at the old photos, she reflected ruefully on how much time had passed.
• The old man reflected ruefully on the choices he had made.
• The retired athlete reflects ruefully on the injury that ended his career.
• He would often reflect ruefully on his past mistakes.
• They began to reflect ruefully on the decisions that led to the company's failure.
• After the defeat, the coach reflected ruefully on what could have been done differently.
• After the argument, he sat alone, reflecting ruefully on his harsh words.
• They reflected ruefully on the good times that were now gone.
• It is human nature to reflect ruefully on "what might have been."
• She closed the book and reflected ruefully on the story's sad ending.
• Standing by the ruins, the old man reflected ruefully on the village's former glory.
• I often reflect ruefully on the words I left unsaid.
• She will likely reflect ruefully on this mistake in the years to come.
• The artist reflected ruefully on the painting that never sold.
• We often reflect ruefully on the friends we have lost touch with.
• He paused to reflect ruefully on the fleeting nature of success.
• To reflect ruefully on one's past is a common theme in his poetry.