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ruthful
ruth·ful
/
ˈruθ
fəl
/
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[
rooth
-f
uh
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:
1175–1225;
Middle English;
see
ruth
,
-ful
Related forms
ruth·ful·ly,
adverb
ruth·ful·ness,
noun
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ruthful
(ˈruːθfʊl)
—
adj
archaic
full of or causing sorrow or pity
'ruthfully
—
adv
'ruthfulness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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