TENDERNESS

/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13

Scrabble letter values: T₁E₁N₁D₂E₁R₁N₁E₁S₁S₁ = 11

Definition

noun a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling.
noun a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched). — synonyms: soreness, rawness
noun warm compassionate feelings. — synonyms: tenderheartedness
noun a positive feeling of liking. — synonyms: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia
noun a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless). — synonyms: softheartedness

“the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness”
“after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on”
“he had trouble expressing the affection he felt”