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

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

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › tendernessTENDERNESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for TENDERNESS: kindness, warmth, humaneness, tenderheartedness, kindliness, benignity, attentiveness, generosity; Antonyms of TENDERNESS: cruelty, brutality, savagery, inhumanity, callousness, barbarity, heartlessness, savageness

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   A written offer to contract goods or services at a specified cost or rate; a bid. 2. Something, especially money, offered in payment. tr.v. ten·dered, ten·der·ing, ten·ders. 1. To offer formally: tender a letter of resignation. 2. Law To offer (payment or performance) pursuant to an obligation.

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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.

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   Find 43 different ways to say TENDERNESS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontenderness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   The patient complained of pain and tenderness in the chest. Check pronunciation: tenderness. Definition of tenderness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Tenderness Definition. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness. Concern for the feelings or welfare of others. When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › tendernessTENDERNESS - 40 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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    tenderness. noun. These are words and phrases related to tenderness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tenderness. The tenderness of her touch soothed the child. Synonyms. softness. gentleness. delicacy. mildness. kindness. kindliness. loving-kindness. compassion. sympathy. goodness. benevolence.