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Affecting vs Rueful - What's the difference?

affecting | rueful | Related terms |

Affecting is a related term of rueful.


As adjectives the difference between affecting and rueful

is that affecting is producing strong feelings and emotions while rueful is causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.

As a verb affecting

is .

affecting

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Producing strong feelings and emotions.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • rueful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow.
  • Inspiring pity or compassion.

    • Derived terms

    * rue-bargain * ruefully * ruefulness

    Related terms

    * rue