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tenderness

/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/

Meanings
noun
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

Examples :

"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."
emotion character attitude

Related Words

Illustration indifference

indifference noun

/ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹəns/

The state of being indifferent.

"Her indifference to the suffering of stray animals was shocking to those who volunteered at the shelter. "

Illustration discomfort

discomfort noun

/dɪsˈkʌmfət/ /dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/

Mental or bodily distress.

"My stomachache caused me a lot of discomfort during the test. "

Illustration orphans

orphans noun

/ˈɔːrfənz/ /ˈɔːrfɪnz/

A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.

"After the tragic accident, the two young siblings became orphans and went to live with their aunt. "

Illustration concern

concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

Illustration tendency

tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

Illustration express

express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

Illustration welfare

welfare noun

/ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/

Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

"The family prioritized the children's welfare, ensuring they had a safe and happy home environment. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration affected

affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration compassionate

compassionate verb

/kəmˈpæʃənət/ /kəmˈpæʃəneɪt/

To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

"The teacher compassionately listened to the student's explanation of why they missed the test. "

Illustration feelings

feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."

Illustration overwhelmed

overwhelmed verb

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."