ruthful

adjective

ruth·​ful ˈrüth-fəl 

1

: full of ruth : tender

2

: full of sorrow : woeful

3

: causing sorrow

ruthfully

ˈrüth-fə-lē 

adverb

ruthfulness noun

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ruthful

• truthful
• youthful
• untruthful