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   tenderness

   /ˈtɛndənəs/

   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: "tenderness for the opposite sex" Similar affectionfondnesslovedevotionloving-kindnessemotionsentimentsentimentalityemotionalismOpposite dislike
   • 2. sensitivity to pain; soreness: "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.

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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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   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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   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]