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• Advérbio que significa «com pesar, arrependimento ou compaixão». Descreve uma ação ou expressão feita com sentimento de tristeza ou decepção, frequentemente acompanhada de uma consciência irônica ou autodepreciativa.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows sorrow, regret, or pity." It describes an action or expression performed with a sense of sadness or disappointment, often accompanied by a wry or self-deprecating awareness.

1. With regret or sorrowC1formal

   In a way that shows sadness, regret, or disappointment about something.

   Com pesar

   • He smiled ruefully at his mistake.
   • She shook her head ruefully when she saw the broken vase.
   • 'I should have listened to you,' he said ruefully.

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