The difference between Compassionate and Ruthful
When used as adjectives, compassionate means having, feeling or showing compassion, whereas ruthful means full of sorrow.
Compassionate is also verb with the meaning: to feel compassion for.
check bellow for the other definitions of Compassionate and Ruthful
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Compassionate as an adjective:
Having, feeling or showing compassion; sympathetic.
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Compassionate as an adjective:
Of a leave, given to someone because of a domestic emergency.
Examples:
"compassionate leave"
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Compassionate as an adjective (obsolete):
Inviting pity; pitiable.
Examples:
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Compassionate as a verb (archaic):
To feel compassion for; to pity, feel sorry for.
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Ruthful as an adjective:
Full of sorrow; sorrowful; woeful; rueful.
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Ruthful as an adjective:
Causing pity; piteous.
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Ruthful as an adjective:
Full of ruth or pity; merciful; compassionate.