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ruthful

[rooth-fuh l]
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adjective
  1. compassionate or sorrowful.
  2. causing or apt to cause sorrow or pity.
  3. feeling remorse or self-reproach.

Origin of ruthful

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at ruth, -ful
Related formsruth·ful·ly, adverbruth·ful·ness, noun
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Related Words for ruthful

abject, affecting, afflicted, base, beggarly, cheerless, comfortless, commiserative, compassionate, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, dismal, distressed, distressing, grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending, inadequate, insignificant

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British Dictionary definitions for ruthful

ruthful

adjective
  1. archaic full of or causing sorrow or pity
Derived Formsruthfully, adverbruthfulness, noun
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