What does tenderhearted mean?
Tenderhearted means Compassionate for another's distress..
Tenderhearted
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Compassionate for another's distress..
Definitions by Sense
- Compassionate for another's distress.
- Easily moved to love.
Example Sentences
I am tender-hearted by nature, and have found my eyes moist many a time over the scream of a wounded hare.
The other patients in the ward, all but the Texan, shrank from him with a tenderhearted aversion from the moment they set eyes on him the morning after the night he had been sneaked in.
Synonyms for tenderhearted
Antonyms for tenderhearted
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tenderhearted
- most tenderhearted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tenderhearted?
Common synonyms include compassionate, loving.
What is the opposite of tenderhearted?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tenderhearted in a sentence?
I am tender-hearted by nature, and have found my eyes moist many a time over the scream of a wounded hare.
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