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rue

Pronunciation: [ruː]

Word

Learn how to use rue in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “feel regret”

(verb) to feel sorry or regret for something you did or didn't do. It’s like wishing you had made a different choice or taken another path.

Example

I rue the day I decided to give up my piano lessons.

Example

I do not rue my decision to move to a new city; I love it here.

Example

Do you ever rue not spending more time with your family?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a feeling of great sadness or regret. It's how you feel when you wish things had turned out differently.

Example

She expressed her rue over not traveling more when she was younger.

Example

There’s no rue in his heart; he’s perfectly happy with his choices.

Example

What rue do you think you might have in the future?

How to pronounce rue

Pronunciation: [ruː]

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