Complete Definition of "tenderness"

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  1. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

#:When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.

  1. concern for the feelings or welfare of others

#:When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.

  1. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

#:He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.

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