Rueful reference Synonyms

Definitions for Rueful


  • (adjective) expressing or suggesting mourning
  • (adjective) feeling sorrow for a wrong that one has done
  • (adjective) deserving of one's pity

Definitions for Reference


  • (noun) something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
  • (noun) relation to or concern with something specified
  • (noun) the act of referring or consulting