Rueful - definition of rueful by The Free Dictionary Causing, feeling, or expressing sorrow or regret: "He gave the young officer the rueful look of a father exasperated with his misbehaving son" (Khaled Hosseini)
What does Rueful mean? - Definitions. net Rueful is an adjective that describes experiencing or expressing sorrow or regret in a slightly humoristic or ironic way It implies a wistfulness or longing due to something unfortunate or disappointing