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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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