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   ten·der·ness

   /ˈtendərnəs/

   noun

   • 1. gentleness and kindness: "he picked her up in his arms with great tenderness" Similar kindnesskindlinesskind-heartednesssoft-heartednesssoftnesstender-heartednesscompassioncompassionatenesscareconcernsympathywarmthwarm-heartednessfatherlinessmotherlinessgentlenessbenevolencegenerosityhumanenessOpposite callousness
   • ▪ feelings of deep affection; devotion: "tenderness for the opposite sex" Similar affectionfondnesslovedevotionlovingkindnessemotionsentimentsentimentalityemotionalismOpposite dislike
   • 2. sensitivity to pain: "abdominal tenderness" Similar sensitivity to painsorenesspainfulnessinflammationrawnessacheachingsmartingthrobbingirritationbruising
   • 3. the quality of being easy to cut or chew; succulence: "steak braised to perfect tenderness in a red-wine-and-brandy sauce" Similar succulencejuicinesssoftnessOpposite toughness

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTENDERNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TENDERNESS definition: 1. the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind: 2. a feeling of pain or soreness when touched…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TENDERNESS is a tender quality or condition. How to use tenderness in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTENDERNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TENDERNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind: 2. a feeling of pain or soreness when touched…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tendernessTenderness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Tenderness is a feeling of concern, gentle affection, or warmth. It's the quality of a person who cries when they see someone get hurt or who gently picks up a tiny kitten.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tendernessTenderness - definition of tenderness by The Free Dictionary

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   Define tenderness. tenderness synonyms, tenderness pronunciation, tenderness translation, English dictionary definition of tenderness. adj. ten·der·er , ten·der·est 1. a. Easily crushed or bruised; fragile: a tender petal. b. Easily chewed or cut: tender beef. 2. Young and vulnerable: of...

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   Jun 23, 2024 · A concern for the feelings or welfare of others. When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them. Everybody needs a little tenderness sometimes. ( medicine, pathology) A pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched . He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh. Derived terms. [ edit]

8. www.yourdictionary.com › tendernessTenderness Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness. Wiktionary. Concern for the feelings or welfare of others. When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them. Wiktionary. Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.

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   Tender definition: soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough. See examples of TENDER used in a sentence.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › tendernesstenderness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    tenderness. noun. /ˈtendənəs/ /ˈtendərnəs/ [uncountable] the quality of being kind, gentle and loving. She always treated him with tenderness and compassion. Want to learn more?

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › tendernesstenderness - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    easily moved to sympathy or compassion; kind: a tender heart. affectionate or sentimental: gave her a tender glance. sharply or painfully sensitive: a tender bruise on his eye. of a delicate nature and requiring careful handling: The question of his wife working for the company is a tender subject with him.