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tenderhearted

/ˌtɛndɚˈhɑːrtɪd/
ten · der · heart · ed
Adverb:tenderheartedly
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1

Having a kind, gentle, or sympathetic nature; easily moved to pity, compassion, or sorrow.

Example

"The tenderhearted veterinarian volunteered her weekends to care for abandoned and injured stray animals."

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• Rhymes for tenderhearted

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tendency
tender
tenderfoot
tenderhearted
tenderheartedness
tenderization
tenderize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as a compound of 'tender' (from Old French tendre, meaning soft or delicate) and 'hearted', popularized by William Tyndale's 1526 translation of the New Testament.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tenderhearted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tenderhearted
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