TENDERNESS

Definition

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