Ruth

/ruːθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Pity or compassion, especially for someone who is suffering or in trouble.

She felt a deep sense of ruth for the homeless man she passed on the street.

A feeling of sorrow or regret for someone's misfortune.

His ruth for the victims of the disaster led him to volunteer his time at the shelter.

A sense of empathy towards another person's suffering.

The movie stirred a strong sense of ruth in the audience during the tragic scenes.

Middle English, from Old English 'rūþ', meaning 'compassion'.

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.

ruthless

Having or showing no pity or compassion.

ruthlessness

The quality of being cruel or merciless.

Feeling sorry for someone in a dramatic situation.

That movie was so sad, I was feeling all kinds of ruth.

To lack compassion in a tough situation.

He was totally ruth about how he treated his friends.