Meaning & Definition of word "Rue"
Rue
/ruː/
noun:
- 1. sorrow or regret.
- Example: There was a sense of rue in his voice as he spoke about the lost opportunities.
- 2. a bitter herb used in medicine and cooking.
- Example: The chef added rue to the sauce for a unique flavor.
verb:
- 1. to feel remorse or regret for something.
- Example: He will rue the day he dismissed her talent.
- 2. to wish that something had not happened.
- Example: She ruefully recalled her mistakes from the past.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the Old French 'ruer', from Latin 'rugere' meaning to cry out.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rue the day:
to regret a specific event or decision that has lasting consequences.
rue the loss:
to feel sorrowful about something that has been lost.
Related Words
remorse:
a deep sense of regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
regret:
a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
Slang Meanings of rue
Meaning: to feel bad about a decision or action.
● Example Sentence: He really rues not studying hard enough for the test.
Meaning: to express sorrow or disappointment in a casual way.
● Example Sentence: I'm rueing my choice to skip that party.