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ruefulness

Divide ruefulness into syllables:

rue · ful · ness

How to pronounce ruefulness:

Synonyms for ruefulness:

regretsadnesssorrowunhappinessruecompunctionremorsecontritionattrition

Antonyms for ruefulness:

joyelevationsatisfactionhappinessindifferenceapprovalmeanness

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