Definitions for ruthful

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ruthful ruth·ful

Spelling: [rooth-fuh l]

IPA: /ˈruθ fəl/

Ruthful is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 71 anagrams from letters in ruthful (fhlrtuu).

Definitions for ruthful

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

Examples for ruthful

Jones stood close at my elbow, with a face as festive now as it was ruthful not long before.