ruthful

• Adjectif rare ou littéraire signifiant plein de pitié, de compassion ou de tristesse ; ressenti ou exprimant le regret ou la miséricorde.

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.

   Rempli de regret

   • 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.

   Synonymescontritepenitentregretfulremorsefulrepentantruefulsorrowfulsorry

   Antonymesimpenitentremorselessruthlessunregretfulunrepentant