rueful
adjective3 collocationsAvg. frequency: 3.6
rueful smile4.0
A smile that expresses regret or sadness.
rueful grin3.5
A grin expressing sorrow or regret in a humorous way.
rueful laugh3.2
A laugh that shows you are sad or sorry about something.
A smile that expresses regret or sadness.
A grin expressing sorrow or regret in a humorous way.
A laugh that shows you are sad or sorry about something.