Meaning & Definition of word "Ruth"
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Ruth
/ruːθ/
noun:
- 1. Pity or compassion, especially for someone who is suffering or in trouble.
- Example: She felt a deep sense of ruth for the homeless man she passed on the street.
- 2. A feeling of sorrow or regret for someone's misfortune.
- Example: His ruth for the victims of the disaster led him to volunteer his time at the shelter.
- 3. A sense of empathy towards another person's suffering.
- Example: The movie stirred a strong sense of ruth in the audience during the tragic scenes.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'rūþ', meaning 'compassion'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ruthless:
Showing no pity or compassion.
no ruth:
Indicating a lack of compassion or empathy.
to take pity:
To show kindness or mercy to someone.
Related Words
ruthless:
Having or showing no pity or compassion.
ruthlessness:
The quality of being cruel or merciless.
Slang Meanings of ruth
Meaning: Feeling sorry for someone in a dramatic situation.
Example Sentence: That movie was so sad, I was feeling all kinds of ruth.
Meaning: To lack compassion in a tough situation.
Example Sentence: He was totally ruth about how he treated his friends.