ruthful

ruth·ful

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rooth-fuh l]
- /ˈruθ fəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rooth-fuh l]
- /ˈruθ fəl/

Definitions of ruthful word

adjective ruthful compassionate or sorrowful. 1
adjective ruthful causing or apt to cause sorrow or pity. 1
adjective ruthful feeling remorse or self-reproach. 1
adjective ruthful full of or causing sorrow or pity 0
adjective ruthful full of ruth; feeling, showing, or arousing pity or sorrow 0

See all 5 definitions of ruthful

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Origin of ruthful

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at ruth, -ful

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Parts of speech for Ruthful

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ruthful

ruthful popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ruthful usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ruthful

adj ruthful

anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
dolent — (archaic) Sad, sorrowful.
dolesome — doleful.
dolorous — full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful: a dolorous melody; dolorous news.
heart-rending — causing or expressing intense grief, anguish, or distress.

adjective ruthful

arousing — causing sexual excitement
dolorific — Of or relating to pain.

All 8 Synonyms of ruthful