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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Dolores is a tribute to all of us to continue the struggle for justice and humanity — not to be caught up in an ideology for a cause that is greater than our basic human needs for kindness, dignity and belonging.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Send a caring text because kindness opens doors without fuss.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guard tenderness while keeping friendships warm and open.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the summer months, learn how to fry pork chops for maximum tenderness without flour or other coatings.—
Wini Moranville,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Apr. 2026
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Couples expressed sympathy for Woods, sharing his own experience with back pain, but for some of Woods’ peers, that sympathy is qualified with a caveat.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Council members expressed sympathy towardf those who have been impacted by recent federal immigration action, some members were hesitant to pursue such an ordinance, fearing that the legislation would give residents a false sense of security.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Youngsters and the young at heart were there to represent at the screening of the motion picture biopic, capturing the life of the city's biggest star.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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This method verges outside the range of human hearing, using ultrasound waves, the same type of technology commonly used to image babies during prenatal visits and heart structures in cardiology studies, to control cells with precision.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Review a budget, cancel unused subscriptions, or price your art or services more fairly, while remembering that compassion includes paying yourself on time.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cass High officials said the school will carry forward Dean's commitment to students and his example of compassion and dedication.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Softheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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