Dictionary Check: tenderness

"tenderness" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

noun

a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

Example: "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"
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noun

warm compassionate feelings

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noun

a positive feeling of liking

Example: "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"
noun

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

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