Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Rueful”?

Rueful means feeling or showing regret.

• Correct answer - regretful: it has the same meaning as Rueful.
• depressed: very unhappy - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.
• romantic: relating to love or idealised feelings - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.
• sensitive: easily affected or hurt - wrong, it does not mean the same as Rueful.