as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
a hard-nosed businessman, better known for his tough-mindedness than for his tenderheartedness
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Noun
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Researchers explored how prosocial behavior, acts of genuine kindness and concern for others influences perceptions of physical attractiveness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025 -
But Mike throws the man’s kindness back in his face by knocking him out and lifting his watch and wallet.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Outfielder Jake Fraley hasn’t played since Tuesday night with left calf tenderness.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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That my son was loved, and held, and bathed by this woman with such tenderness brought the tears back all over again.—
Domenica Ruta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Tenderheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenderheartedness. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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