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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. a tender quality or condition: such as; gentleness and affection; the quality of being succulent and easily chewed…

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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. Writing a heartfelt note to a sad friend is one way to show tenderness, and so is giving your brother a sincere hug on his birthday.

5. 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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › tendernessTenderness - definition of tenderness by The Free Dictionary

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   a. Law An offer to pay the amount due under a debt or obligation. b. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTENDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TENDER definition: 1. gentle, loving, or kind: 2. (of part of the body) painful, sore, or uncomfortable when touched…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtenderness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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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   noun. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness. Wiktionary. Concern for the feelings or welfare of others. When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them. Wiktionary. Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.

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    adj. soft or delicate in substance: a tender steak. weak or delicate in constitution: tender skin that bruises easily. young or immature:[ before a noun] children of a tender age. delicate or gentle: the tender touch of her hand. easily moved to sympathy or compassion; kind: a tender heart. affectionate or sentimental: gave her a tender glance.

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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]