Tenderness

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Noun

1. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelingsWhen the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness.
2. concern for the feelings or welfare of othersWhen they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them.
3. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touchedHe noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh.