Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruth
Noun
/ruːθ/
Definition
Compassion or pity for someone else’s suffering.
Examples
- She felt great ruth for the victims of the natural disaster.
- His ruth led him to volunteer at the shelter.
Meaning
Ruth refers to a deep sense of empathy and sympathy for others’ misfortunes. It involves feeling sorrow or concern for someone who is in distress.
Synonyms
- Compassion
- Pity
- Sympathy
- Empathy
