Dejectedly and Ruefully

Dejectedly

Dejectedly adverb - In a dejected manner.
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Ruefully and dejectedly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruefully" instead an adverb "Dejectedly".

Nearby Words: dejected, dejection, dejecting

Ruefully

Ruefully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Usage example: ruefully accepted the fact that the drunk driver would never adequately pay for his crime

Dejectedly and ruefully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejectedly" instead an adverb "Ruefully".

Nearby Words: rueful, ruefulness
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