ruthfulness
Definition
Noun: A state of gloomy sorrow; the quality or condition of being full of sorrow, sadness, or melancholy.
Usage
"Ruthfulness" is a formal and somewhat literary noun used to describe a deep, pervasive, and often quiet state of sadness or sorrow. It implies a sorrowful mood or atmosphere.
Examples
- The ruthfulness in her eyes was evident after hearing the tragic news.
- A deep sense of ruthfulness settled over the village following the loss.
- He spoke with a quiet ruthfulness about the days gone by.
Advanced Usage
- "An air of ruthfulness": A perceptible atmosphere or feeling of sorrow.
- An air of ruthfulness pervaded the old, empty house.
- "To be filled with ruthfulness": To be overwhelmed by a state of sorrow.
- She was filled with a profound ruthfulness for what could have been.
Variants and Related Words
- Ruthful (adjective): Full of, feeling, or expressing sorrow or pity; sorrowful.
- He gave a ruthful sigh.
- Ruth (noun, archaic): A feeling of pity, distress, or grief.
- She felt great ruth for the wounded animal.
Synonyms
- Sorrowfulness
- Sadness
- Melancholy
- Mournfulness
- Woefulness
Antonyms
- Joyfulness
- Cheerfulness
- Happiness
- Gladness
Noun
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a state of gloomy sorrow
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