Associations to the word «Tenderness»

TENDERNESS, noun. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

TENDERNESS, noun. Concern for the feelings or welfare of others

TENDERNESS, noun. Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

TENDERNESS, noun. A tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling.

TENDERNESS, noun. A pain that is felt (as when the area is touched); "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on".

TENDERNESS, noun. Warm compassionate feelings.

TENDERNESS, noun. A positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home".

TENDERNESS, noun. A feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless).