ruefully

• Наречие, означающее «с сожалением, раскаянием или жалостью». Описывает действие или выражение, совершаемое с чувством печали или разочарования, часто сопровождаемое ироничным или самоуничижительным осознанием.

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.

   С сожалением

   • 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.

   Синонимыapologeticallycontritelydejectedlydisconsolatelymournfullyregretfullyremorsefullysadlysorrowfullywistfully

   Антонимыcheerfullycontentedlygladlyhappilyjoyfully