1
as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
the kind of softheartedness that makes him an easy target for anyone with a tale of woe
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
the widow's naive softheartedness makes it hard for her to say "no" to charitable appeals
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for softheartedness
Noun
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Start small, nurture your base, and let kindness blossom from there.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026 -
Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her visage is not one of outward excitement but of tenderness for this man who should love her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For extra tenderness, these steaks are simmered long and slow, so the gravy is extra rich and tangy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There was also sympathy within the dressing room for having the betting allegations hanging over him for so long.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bo, Luke and Matthew, our deepest sympathies.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vidal was struck five times and bullets hit his heart, lung, liver and pancreas.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Sefer HaChinuch explains that these commandments are meant to cultivate rachamim (compassion) by training the heart through action.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jack had compassion for his fellow students.—
Corey Davis,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Softheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedness. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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