Meaning

1 senses
  1. (uncountable)The state or condition of being softhearted; sentimental tenderness.

More definitions
  • a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

Origin

From softhearted + -ness.

From softhearted + -ness.

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless):tenderness

Word family

1 related words

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