rue

[ruː]

rue Definition

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen).

Using rue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She will rue the day she decided to quit her job.

• Example

  I rue not taking the opportunity when it was presented to me.

• Example

  He rued his decision to invest in the company.

• Example

  They will rue the consequences of their actions.

rue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rue

• regret
• repent
• lament
• bemoan
• bewail

Antonyms for rue

• rejoice
• celebrate

Phrases with rue

• rue the day

  to bitterly regret something that one has done or allowed to happen

  Example

  She will rue the day she decided to cheat on the exam.

• rueful smile

  a smile expressing sorrow or regret

  Example

  She gave a rueful smile as she realized her mistake.

• rue the loss

  to feel deep sorrow or regret over the loss of someone or something

  Example

  The family rued the loss of their beloved pet dog.

Origins of rue

from Old English 'hrēowan', meaning 'to make sorry'

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Summary: rue in Brief

'Rue' [ruː] is a verb that means to bitterly regret something one has done or allowed to happen. It is often used in phrases like 'rue the day' and 'rueful smile,' and can be formalized as 'regret' or 'repent.'