ruthful
Americanadjective
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compassionate or sorrowful.
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causing or apt to cause sorrow or pity.
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feeling remorse or self-reproach.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- ruthfully adverb
- ruthfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of ruthful
Example Sentences
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Solskjær’s side are too ruthful in attack and defence, but can offset these weaknesses by dominating opponents in midfield.
From The Guardian
“Well, don’t pull it to pieces,” said Arthur, ruthfully.
From Project Gutenberg
O worthy sir, my cause but slightly known May move the hearts of warlike Myrmidons, And melt the Corsic rocks with ruthful tears!
From Project Gutenberg
As the rebuffed philanthropist accepted he cast a ruthful glance at the solitary figure on the bench.
From Project Gutenberg
These little books contained, also, concise aphorisms and weighty words of advice like "After dinner rest awhile; after supper run a mile," and "Be vigilant, be truthful and your life will never be ruthful."
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