Tenderness

Ten´der`ness

The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).

Noun	1.	tenderness - a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
	2.	tenderness - a pain that is felt when the area is touched Synonyms: soreness
	3.	tenderness - warm compassionate feelings Synonyms: tenderheartedness
	4.	tenderness - a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart" Synonyms: affection, affectionateness, fondness, warmheartedness, heart
	5.	tenderness - a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) Synonyms: softheartedness

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