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Definition of "tender-heartedness" [tender-heartedness]

  • The state of being tender-hearted; a tender or compassionate disposition; susceptibility of the softer passions. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "tender-heartedness" in a sentence
  • "I'd sighed and bit my lip and my Shireen—a dreamer, but not a soft one—had laughed and clapped at my tender-heartedness."
  • "She was too essentially feminine; too much of the tender-heartedness of womankind was in her makeup."
  • "All that was hurt was pride; and perhaps a little tender-heartedness and sentimental sniffling, go on I'll admit to it!"
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