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PRONUNCIATION OF RUTHFUL

ruthful  [ˈruːθfʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUTHFUL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ruthful is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES RUTHFUL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of ruthful in the English dictionary

The definition of ruthful in the dictionary is full of or causing sorrow or pity.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RUTHFUL


breathful
ˈbreθfʊl
deathful
ˈdeθfʊl
faithful
ˈfeɪθfʊl
healthful
ˈhɛlθfʊl
lengthful
ˈlɛŋθfʊl
mirthful
ˈmɜːθfʊl
pithful
ˈpɪθfʊl
slothful
ˈsləʊθfʊl
soothful
ˈsuːθfʊl
stealthful
ˈstelθfʊl
strengthful
ˈstrɛŋθfʊl
toothful
ˈtuːθfʊl
trothful
ˈtrəʊθfʊl
truthful
ˈtruːθfʊl
unfaithful
ʌnˈfeɪθfʊl
unhealthful
ʌnˈhɛlθfʊl
untruthful
ʌnˈtruːθfʊl
worthful
ˈwɜːθfʊl
wrathful
ˈrɒθfʊl
youthful
ˈjuːθfʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUTHFUL

rut
rutabaga
rutaceous
ruth
Ruthenia
Ruthenian
ruthenic
ruthenious
ruthenium
rutherford
rutherfordium
ruthfully
ruthfulness
ruthless
ruthlessly
ruthlessness
rutilant
rutilated
rutile
rutin

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUTHFUL

bashful
blushful
dishful
dispatchful
fishful
hushful
laughful
loathful
mouthful
old faithful
pouchful
pushful
refreshful
reproachful
speechful
stenchful
the faithful
unreproachful
watchful
wishful

Synonyms and antonyms of ruthful in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ruthful» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RUTHFUL

Find out the translation of ruthful to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ruthful from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ruthful» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ruthful
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ruthful
570 millions of speakers

English

ruthful
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ruthful
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ruthful
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грустной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ruthful
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কৃপালু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ruthful
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jujur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ruthful
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

悲しい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ruthful
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ruthful
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ruthful
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ruthful
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रूर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ruthful
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ruthful
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ruthful
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сумною
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ruthful
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συμπονετικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ruthful
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ruthful
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ruthful
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ruthful

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUTHFUL»

The term «ruthful» is used very little and occupies the 160.935 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RUTHFUL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ruthful

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUTHFUL»

Discover the use of ruthful in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ruthful and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Shakespeare's [Works]
5. This piece of ruthful butchery. The 1st and 2d quartos have "ruthless piece of;" the later quartos "ruthfull piece of." For ruthful=pite- ous, cf. 3 Hen. VI. ii. 5. 95 : " these ruthful deeds ;" and T. and C. v. 3. 48 : " ruthful work." So pitiful is used in the ...
William Shakespeare, William James Rolfe, 1898
2
King Richard III: Third Series
Dighton and forrest, who i did suborn To do this piece of ruthful butchery, 5 Albeit they were fleshed villains, bloody dogs, melted with tenderness and mild compassion, Wept like to children in their deaths' sad story. 4.3 location: 'The same' ...
William Shakespeare, James R. Siemon, 2009
3
Shakespeare's Tragedy of King Richard the Third
5.' This piece of ruthful /Iulchery. The 1st and 2d quartos have “ ruthless piece of;” the later quartos “ ruthfull piece of.” For ruthfu1=piteous, cf. 3 Hen. V1. ii. 5. 95: “ these ruthful deeds ;” and T.and C. v.3. 48: “ruthful work.” So pitiful is used in the ...
William Shakespeare, William James Rolfe, 1912
4
King Richard the Third ...
5. This piece of ruthful butchery. The 1st and 2d quartos have "ruthless piece of;" the later quartos "ruthfull piece of." For rulhful=pite- ous, cf. 3 Hen. VI. ii. 5. 95 : " these ruthful deeds ;" and T. and C. v. 3. 48 : " ruthful work." So pitiful is used in the ...
William Shakespeare, 1884
5
The works of the British dramatists, selected, with notes, ...
But out, alas! these eyes beheld the same: They saw the dreary sight, and are become Most ruthful records of the bloody fact Ponvx, alas, is by his mother slain, And with her hand, a woful thing to tell, While slumbering on his careful bed lie ...
sir John Scott Keltie, 1870
6
Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, Tragedies, and Poems
1 Ruthful to hear, despiteously perform'd :] The line, as formerly printed in ancient and modern editions, was — " Ruthful to hear, yet piteously perform'd," which expresses exactly the contrary of what must have been intended. The corr. fo.
William Shakespeare, John Payne Collier, 1858
7
The Works of William Shakespeare: The Plays Edited from the ...
"To do this piece of ruthful butchery ":— Thus the folio. The quarto of' 1597 has, " To do this ruthlesse peece of butchery ; " the later quartos, " To do this ruth- full peece," &c. The folio, it will be seen, gives a revised version of the line, the position ...
William Shakespeare, Richard Grant White, 1889
8
An index to the remarkable passages and words made use of by ...
1 l Ruthful. O, that my death would stay these ruthful deeds 3 Henry vi. 2 5 — Villanies ruthful to hear, yet piteously pci-form'd Titus Andronieur. 5 I -— Spur them to ruthful work, rein them from ruth Troilus and Crcsxida. 5 3 Ruthless slaughters ...
Samuel Ayscough, William Shakespeare, 1827
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An index to the remarkable passages and words made use of by ...
Would the nobility lay aside their ruth, and let me use my sword Cor. Ruthful. O, that my death would stay these ruthful deeds - 3 Henry vi. — Villanies ruthful to hear, yet piteoufly perform'd - Titus Andronitus. — Spur them to ruthful work, rein ...
Samuel Ayscough, 1790
10
Shakspeare's Dramatic Works: With Explanatory Notes
Do they grow rusty ... Hamlet Ruib. Would the nobility lay aside their ruth, and let me use my sword Car. Ruthful. O, that my death would stay these ruthful deeds - 3 Henry vi. — Villanies ruthful to hear, yet piteousty perform'd - Titut Andrcnicus.
William Shakespeare, Samuel Ayscough, 1790

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUTHFUL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ruthful is used in the context of the following news items.
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Production Complete, Prettie Girls! Tween Scene Dolls En Route To …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jul 15»
2
One World Holdings, Inc. to File 8k Answering Shareholder …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jul 15»
3
New York Daily News Releases Feature Story on the Prettie Girls …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jul 15»
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The One World Doll Project Unveils Preview of the New Prettie Girls …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jul 15»
5
Prettie Girls! Dolls to Hit Shelves in Hallmark Stores This Holiday …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jun 15»
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Walmart Deal Secured; The One World Doll Project Founder …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Baystreet.ca, Jun 15»
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Election catch-up: who says there is no debate about policies in this …
The Conservative campaign is lazy, disorganised and ruthful: they do not appear to be serious about winning. 3. The great Donald Macintyre wrote a superb ... «The Independent, Apr 15»
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The One World Doll Project Founder Interviews With CEOLIVE.TV …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Marketwired, Feb 15»
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The One World Doll Project Releases Images of New Doll Line …
"Prettie" stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). Styled for play, yet filled with soul, The Prettie Girls! set new, ... «Marketwired, Feb 15»
10
Vivica A. Fox Gets Her Own Barbie Doll
Prettie, btw, stands for P(ositive) R(espectful) E(nthusiastic) T(ruthful) T(alented) I(nspiring) E(xcellent). One World Dolls, which makes a line of culturally diverse ... «2paragraphs.com, Jan 15»

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