ruefully

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Adverb

ruefully

1. In a rueful manner; causing, feeling or expressing regret or sorrow.

   He smiled ruefully at me.

   He pushed his straw hat back, scratched his head, and laughed ruefully.

Synonyms

• sadly, sorrowfully, mournfully, regretfully

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