ruer

[ro͞o]

ruer Definition

• 1. to feel regret or remorse for something
• 2. to show hesitation or reluctance

Using ruer: Examples

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

• Example

  He rued his decision to quit his job.

• Example

  She rued the day she ever met him.

• Example

  I rued not studying harder for the exam.

• Example

  He rued the missed opportunity.

ruer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ruer

• regret
• repent
• remorse
• waver
• hesitate

Antonyms for ruer

• approve
• delight
• rejoice

Phrases with ruer

• rue the day

  to bitterly regret something that has happened

  Example

  He'll rue the day he crossed me.

• rueful smile

  a smile expressing sorrow or regret

  Example

  She gave him a rueful smile and walked away.

• rueful look

  a facial expression showing sadness or regret

  Example

  He gave her a rueful look and apologized.

Origins of ruer

from Old French 'ruer', meaning 'to rush, stampede'

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Summary: ruer in Brief

'Ruer' [ro͞o] is a verb that means to feel regret or remorse for something or to show hesitation or reluctance. It can be used in phrases like 'rue the day,' which means to bitterly regret something that has happened. Examples include 'He rued his decision to quit his job' and 'She rued the day she ever met him.'