ruefully
rue-ful-ly
adverb
In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, often with a touch of humour.
"He smiled ruefully at his own mistake."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: remorsefully, contritely
rue-ful-ly
In a way that expresses sorrow or regret, often with a touch of humour.
"He smiled ruefully at his own mistake."
Synonyms: remorsefully, contritely