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Vocabulary Entry
ruth
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
a feeling of pity or compassion for someone else's misfortune
Example Sentences
"He felt a deep sense of ruth for the homeless family."
"Her ruth was evident as she listened to the sad story."
"Despite his tough exterior, there was a hint of ruth in his eyes."
V
verb
to pity or feel compassion for someone
Example Sentences
"She ruths the unfortunate situation of the abandoned pets."
"It is natural to ruth those who have lost everything in a disaster."
"He could not ruth the decision he had to make."
A
adjective
showing compassion or pity
Example Sentences
"Her ruth nature made her a great volunteer."
"He had a ruth expression as he listened to the testimony."
"One should always be ruth towards others in their time of need."