rue roo verb noun WS #36

to feel regret or remorse for; to wish that (something) had never been done; to repent of or feel sorry for

1. The politician would rue his harsh words about the community after learning the full truth.
2. She came to rue the day she decided to invest all her savings in the risky startup company.
3. Many students rue their choice to procrastinate when faced with mounting assignments and deadlines.
4. He began to rue his decision to drop out of college when job opportunities became scarce.
5. The coach will rue not playing his best players during the championship game that they lost.

a feeling of regret or remorse; sorrow or repentance; a perennial herb with bitter leaves used medicinally

1. Ancient herbalists used rue as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and digestive problems.
2. The bitter taste of rue made it an unpopular herb for culinary purposes despite its medicinal properties.
3. The rue in his voice was unmistakable as he recounted the mistakes of his youth.
4. The old man's rue over missed opportunities with his family motivated him to reconnect with his children.
5. Her rue was evident in her tearful apology for the hurtful comments she had made.