Rueful

"Rueful" in mi

kōhau

(causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow)

ngetengete

(causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow)

whakaaroha

(inspiring pity or compassion)

āwhitu

(causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow)

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