ruefully

reflecting ruefully that the great American dollar didn’t buy as much as it used to

She ruefully admitted her mistake.

He ruefully shook his head at the missed opportunity.

They ruefully watched the sunset together.

I ruefully realized I had forgotten my keys.

She ruefully looked at the torn dress.

He ruefully acknowledged his defeat.

They ruefully parted ways after the argument.

She ruefully remembered the lost opportunity.

He ruefully looked back on his past mistakes.

They ruefully accepted the consequences of their actions.