ruth·ful

(ro͞oth′fəl)

adj.

1. Full of sorrow; rueful.

2. Causing sorrow or pity.

ruth′ful·ly adv.

ruth′ful·ness n.

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Noun

ruthfulness - a state of gloomy sorrow

mournfulness, sorrowfulness

woefulness, woe - intense mournfulness

sorrow - an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss"

plaintiveness - expressing sorrowfulness

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As famous for his sartorial elegance as for his ruthfulness, he revelled in his icon status.

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