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View synonyms for tender-hearted

tender-hearted

[ ten-der-hahr-tid ]

adjective

  1. soft-hearted; sympathetic.

    Synonyms: compassionate



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Other Words From

  • tender-hearted·ly adverb
  • tender-hearted·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tender-hearted1

First recorded in 1530–40

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Example Sentences

Tender-hearted people appear to be shocked by my references to kicking her out of the way when passing through the barnyard.

Branwell, who was really tender-hearted, must have been sobered then.

I thank thee!Loving and merciful, and tender-hearted,And even in fiercest wrath remembering mercy.Lo!

Ruth smiled, and improvised a favorable termination to her story, more suitable to her tender-hearted audience.

And how like her selfishness to die in that way, and leave my tender-hearted Clifford torn in pieces.

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