tenderness

/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/

IPA: /T EH1 N D ER0 N AH0 S/

noun

1
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
“When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.”
2
Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
“When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.”
3
Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched
“He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.”

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