Rues — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈrü/

Meaning & Definition of Rues

Rues (verb)

  1. to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
  2. to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret

Rues (noun)

  1. regret, sorrow
  2. a European strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used medicinally
  3. any of a genus (Thalictrum) of widely distributed perennial herbs of the buttercup family growing in typically damp areas

Rues (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan"

    similar: bemoans, deplores, laments, regrets, repents
    related: aches (for), bewails, grieves (for), mourns, sorrows (for)
    near: delights (in), enjoys, relishes, revels (in), savors

Related Entry: Rue (noun)

Rue is a different word from Rues. The synonyms below are for rue, not for rues.

  1. a feeling of responsibility for wrongdoing

    "a soul filled with pain and rue"

    similar: contriteness, contrition, guilt, penitence, regret, remorse, remorsefulness, repentance, self-reproach, shame
    related: compunction, misgiving, prick, qualm, scruple, blame, culpability, fault, liability, rap, responsibility, chagrin, embarrassment, anguish, distress, grief, ruth, sadness, sorrow, bloodguilt, bloodguiltiness, apology, excuses, hand-wringing, mea culpa
    opposite: impenitence, remorselessness

Related Entry: Rue (verb)

Rue is a different word from Rues. The synonyms below are for rue, not for rues.

  1. to feel sorry or dissatisfied about

    "I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan"

    similar: bemoan, deplore, lament, regret, repent
    related: ache (for), bewail, grieve (for), mourn, sorrow (for)
    near: delight (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rues

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rues:

bemoans, deplores, laments, regrets, repents

Related Words for Rues

aches (for), bewails, grieves (for), mourns, sorrows (for)

Near Antonyms of Rues

delights (in), enjoys, relishes, revels (in), savors

Word Forms of Rues

Inflections: rued, ruing

Origin & Etymology of Rues

Middle English rewen, rowen, ruwen, ruen "to affect with sorrow, distress, regret, be sorry, have pity for," going back to Old English hrēowan (class 2 strong verb) "to distress, grieve, affect with pity, cause to regret, make repent" and hrēowian (weak verb) "to grieve, lament," going back to Germanic *hrewwan- (whence also Old Frisian riōwa, riouwa "to make regret," Old Saxon hreuwan, Old High German hriuwan, riuwan) and *hrewwōjan- (whence Old Saxon hreuwon "to repent of," Old High German hriuwōn, riuwōn), going back to pre-Germanic *kreu̯(H)-e-, of uncertain origin

First known use: 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Rues

What does "Rues" mean?

"Rues" means to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for.

What is another word for "Rues"?

Other words for "Rues" include bemoans, deplores, laments, regrets and repents. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rues" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rues"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rues". Common alternatives include bemoans, deplores, laments, regrets and repents.

How do you use "Rues" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rues" in a sentence: "I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan".

Is "Rues" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rues" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rues"?

"Rues" is pronounced /ˈrü/.

What is the origin of the word "Rues"?

"Rues" comes from Middle English rewen, rowen, ruwen, ruen "to affect with sorrow, distress, regret, be sorry, have pity for," going back to Old English hrēowan (class 2 strong verb) "to distress, grieve, affect with pity, cause to regret, make repent" and hrēowian (weak verb) "to grieve, lament," going back to Germanic *hrewwan- (whence also Old Frisian riōwa, riouwa "to make regret," Old Saxon hreuwan, Old High German hriuwan, riuwan) and *hrewwōjan- (whence Old Saxon hreuwon "to repent of," Old High German hriuwōn, riuwōn), going back to pre-Germanic *kreu̯(H)-e-, of uncertain origin. First known use: 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Rues" meaning "to feel sorry or dissatisfied about"?

When "Rues" (verb) means to feel sorry or dissatisfied about, synonyms include bemoans, deplores, laments, regrets and repents.