n. | 1. | 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 | |
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5. | tenderness - a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) Synonyms: softheartedness |