Rue

Synonyms of rue

• regret
• lament
• bemoan

Antonyms of rue

• praise
• celebrate
• rejoice

Collocations of rue

rue the day

Frequency: 80 %

He will rue the day he crossed her.

rueful smile

Frequency: 65 %

She gave a rueful smile as she realized her mistake.

rueful expression

Frequency: 50 %

His rueful expression showed his regret for his actions.

rueful apology

Frequency: 40 %

She offered a rueful apology for her behavior.

rueful tone

Frequency: 35 %

He spoke in a rueful tone as he recounted his mistakes.

Idiomatic Expressions for rue

• Phrase: rueful smile
  Meaning: a smile that shows regret or sorrow
  Usage: She gave a rueful smile when she realized she had forgotten her keys.