ruth
Translation
pity, compassion, remorse
Examples
He felt a pang of ruth for the lost animal.
He felt a pang of ruth for the lost animal.
Grammar Patterns
to feel ((ruth)) for (sb./sth.) to feel pity for (sb./sth.) He felt a pang of ruth for the lost animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pity, compassion, sorrow; Antonyms: ruthlessness, cruelty
Etymology
From Middle English 'reuthe', from Old English 'hrēow' (sorrow, regret). Related to the verb 'to rue'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the opposite of 'ruthless'. If you are 'ruth-less', you have no 'ruth' (pity).