Ruefully means to be causing sorrow or pitty.Ex:He was being ruefully whenever he killed the rabbit out in public.He was acting ruefully to his mom,sister,and wife.
Mean
Looking at something ruefully means viewing it with a sense of regret, disappointment, or sorrow. It often involves reflecting on past actions or situations with a mix of resignation and wistfulness.
Ruefully means to regret something and sassy means girlish behavious
It is the antonym of frowned eagerly whilst wearing a coonskin cap. It is impossible to smile ruefully whilst wearing a coonskin cap.
I'm ruefully awesome
I ruefully in shame walked awaymy sister ruefully stopped talking when she got caught
"I made a big mistake", he said ruefully.
No, "ruefully" is an adverb derived from the adjective "rueful." It is used to describe an action done in a way that shows regret or sorrow.
He felt ruefully because he missed the game winning shot. P.S Ruefully means feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow or pity. Hope that helps!
I ruefully had to refuse the invitation as I had a prior appointment
He looked ruefully at the broken vase, realizing it was a family heirloom.
The word "ruefully" is an adverb. It is used to describe an action done in a way that shows regret or sorrow.