ruth
Pronunciation: [ruːθ]
Word
Context: "emotion"
(noun) a feeling of deep sadness or compassion for someone else's suffering. When you feel bad for someone who is having a hard time, that is called 'ruth'.
Example
She felt a great sense of ruth when she saw the animals in need.
Example
He showed no ruth at all when he heard about the accident.
Example
Do you think it's important to feel ruth for others?
Context: "character"
(noun) a person who is kind and has a lot of compassion for others. If someone cares deeply for friends and helps those in need, you might call them a 'ruthful' person.
Example
He is known as a ruth because he always helps the less fortunate.
Example
Sadly, he has become less of a ruth as he prioritizes his own interests.
Example
Do you think a ruth is someone who helps others without expecting anything in return?
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