ruthful

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung „voller Mitleid, Erbarmen oder Trauer“; im heutigen Englisch selten verwendet.

An archaic adjective meaning full of pity, compassion, or sorrow; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Feeling or expressing sorrowC2formal

   Feeling or expressing pain, sorrow, or regret, especially for one's own actions or offenses.

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   • He gave a ruthful apology for his harsh words.
   • Her ruthful expression showed she deeply regretted the mistake.
   • The king was ruthful after realizing the consequences of his decree.

   Synonymecontritepenitentregretfulremorsefulrepentantruefulsorrowfulsorry

   Antonymeimpenitentremorselessruthlessunregretfulunrepentant