TENDERNESS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

tenderness

noun

ˈten-dər-nəs

as in kindness

sympathetic concern for the well-being of others volunteers at the shelter tended to all the animals in their care with great tenderness

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Recent Examples of tenderness For overcooked pasta that's become tough after sitting out, toss in a hot skillet with a little reserved pasta water, broth, or sauce to restore its moisture and tenderness. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Because Venus moves with care and Saturn firms our will, tenderness works best with steady backbone. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 May 2026 Venus in Cancer is heating up your relationship sector, bringing more tenderness, affection and emotional honesty into your closest connections. —

Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenderness

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kindness

Noun

This seemingly random act of kindness is not without strings, as DeMille alludes to working together more in the future.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 June 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, 5 June 2026