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ruthful
adjective ruth·ful \ˈrüth-fəl\
Definition of RUTHFUL
1
: full of ruth : tender
2
: full of sorrow : woeful
3
: causing sorrow
— ruth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— ruth·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of RUTHFUL
13th century
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