English dictionary

rue

/r/u/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

noun.plant

Synonyms herb of grace ruta graveolens

Source: WordNet 3.0
leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment

noun.feeling

Examples
To his rue, the error cost him the game.

Synonyms regret ruefulness sorrow

Source: WordNet 3.0
(French) a street or road in France

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A perennial suffrutescent plant (<i>Ruta graveolens</i>), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.

noun

Source: webster1913
Sorrow; repetance.

noun

Source: webster1913

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

verb.emotion

Synonyms regret repent

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lament; to regret extremely; to grieve for or over.

verb

Source: webster1913
To have compassion.

verb

Source: webster1913