rue

1 of 3

verb

ˈrü

rued; ruing

transitive verb

: to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for

intransitive verb

: to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret

rue

2 of 3

noun (1)

: regret, sorrow

with rue my heart is laden

A. E. Housman

rue

3 of 3

noun (2)

: a European strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used medicinally

Did you know?

If you remember your high school French, or if you've ever strolled down the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, you may have the notion that the English word rue is somehow connected to the French word for "street." In actuality, the French and English words are not related at all. The English rue is originally from the Old English word hrēow, meaning "sorrow." Used as both a noun and, more frequently, a verb, rue is very old, dating back to before the 12th century.

Synonyms

Verb

bemoan
deplore
lament
regret
repent

Noun (1)

contriteness
contrition
guilt
penitence
regret
remorse
remorsefulness
repentance
self-reproach
shame

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Example Sentences

Verb He must be ruing his decision now. I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan.

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English rewe, from Old English hrēow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin ruta, from Greek rhytē

First Known Use

Verb

12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rue

meadow rue
rue anemone

meadow rue
rue anemone

Kids Definition

rue

verb

ˈrü

rued; ruing

: to feel sorrow or regret for You'll rue the day you crossed me.

Medical Definition

rue

noun

ˈrü

: a strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used in medicine

单词	ruing
释义	rue 1 of 3 verb ˈrü rued; ruing transitive verb : to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for intransitive verb : to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret rue 2 of 3 noun (1) : regret, sorrow with rue my heart is laden A. E. Housman rue 3 of 3 noun (2) : a European strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used medicinally Did you know? If you remember your high school French, or if you've ever strolled down the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, you may have the notion that the English word rue is somehow connected to the French word for "street." In actuality, the French and English words are not related at all. The English rue is originally from the Old English word hrēow, meaning "sorrow." Used as both a noun and, more frequently, a verb, rue is very old, dating back to before the 12th century. Synonyms Verb bemoan deplore lament regret repent Noun (1) contriteness contrition guilt penitence regret remorse remorsefulness repentance self-reproach shame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He must be ruing his decision now. I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan. Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English rewe, from Old English hrēow; akin to Old High German hriuwa sorrow Noun (2) Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin ruta, from Greek rhytē First Known Use Verb 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 12th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing rue meadow rue rue anemone meadow rue rue anemone Kids Definition rue verb ˈrü rued; ruing : to feel sorrow or regret for You'll rue the day you crossed me. Medical Definition rue noun ˈrü : a strong-scented perennial woody herb (Ruta graveolens of the family Rutaceae, the rue family) that has bitter leaves used in medicine ruing verb present participle of rue as in regretting to feel sorry or dissatisfied about I rue the day I agreed to this stupid plan Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance regretting repenting lamenting bemoaning bewailing deploring mourning grieving (for) sorrowing (for) aching (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enjoying relishing savoring savouring delighting (in) reveling (in) revelling (in) See More
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