ruthful

adjective

ruth·​ful ˈrüth-fəl How to pronounce ruthful (audio)
1
: full of ruth : tender
2
: full of sorrow : woeful
3
: causing sorrow
ruthfully adverb
ruthfulness noun

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ruthful was in the 13th century

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“Ruthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruthful. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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