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Definition of tenderheartedness
tenderheartedness
/ˌtɛndərˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/
ten · der · heart · ed · ness
Adverb:tenderheartedly
•Adjective:tenderhearted
tenderheartedness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
The quality or state of having a compassionate, sympathetic, and easily moved nature toward the suffering or needs of others.
Example
"Her natural tenderheartedness led her to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tenderheartedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tenderheartedness