Sentences with Rueful

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9 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Rueful'

The soldier wore a rueful expression as he looked at the war-torn landscape.

The teacher's rueful smile hinted at the challenges of remote learning.

The child's rueful admission of breaking the vase melted the parent's anger.

Despite the victory, the athlete's rueful gaze revealed the pain of an injury.

The detective's rueful realization came too late to prevent the crime.

The politician's rueful apology addressed the consequences of the controversial decision.

With a rueful tone, she spoke about the missed opportunities in her career.

The scientist's rueful acknowledgment of the failed experiment led to a breakthrough.

The explorer's journal was filled with rueful entries about the lost expedition.

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