tenderhearted
dərˈhɑr adjective
soft-hearted; sympathetic.
Origin:
1530–40
1530–40
Related forms
ten·der-heart·ed·ly, adverb
ten·der-heart·ed·ness, noun
Synonyms
compassionate.
compassionate.
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tenderhearted (ˌtɛndəˈhɑːtɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| having a compassionate, kindly, or sensitive disposition | |
| tender'heartedly | |
| —adv | |
| tender'heartedness | |
| —n | |
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