"tenderness" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: affectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth - a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
is a type of: hurting, pain - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
subtypes:
- chafing - soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
- rebound tenderness - pain felt when a hand pressing on the abdomen is suddenly released; a symptom of peritoneal inflammation
- chafe - soreness and warmth caused by friction
same as: rawness, soreness
is a type of: compassion, compassionateness - a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

same as: tenderheartedness
is a type of: feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states
subtypes:
- attachment, fond regard - a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
- protectiveness - a feeling of protective affection
- regard, respect - a feeling of friendship and esteem
- soft spot - a sentimental affection
same as: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, warmheartedness, warmness
is a type of: concern - a feeling of sympathy for someone or something

same as: softheartedness