tenderness

The word “tenderness” has 3 syllables: ten-der-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nəs/

What is synonym and antonym for tenderness?

In the thesaurus, “tenderness” has 38 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tenderness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tenderness

affability
altruism
attentiveness
beneficence
benevolence
benignancy
benignity
charitableness
charity
clemency
compassionateness
considerateness
friendliness
generosity
good-heartedness
good-naturedness
good-temperedness
graciousness
greatheartedness
humaneness
kindheartedness
kindliness
kindness
leniency
magnanimity
mercifulness
niceness
patience
philanthropy
pleasantness
softheartedness
tenderheartedness
thoughtfulness
tolerance
understanding
unselfishness
warmheartedness
warmth

Antonyms for tenderness

barbarity
barbarousness
bestiality
brutality
brutishness
callousness
cold-bloodedness
cruelty
grimness
hard-heartedness
harshness
hatefulness
heartlessness
inconsiderateness
inhumanity
insensitivity
malevolence
maliciousness
meanness
mercilessness
pitilessness
ruthlessness
savageness
savagery
severity
spitefulness
sternness
thoughtlessness
toughness
unfeelingness
unkindliness
unkindness
virulence
vitriol

Meanings of tenderness

noun
1. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings.
2. Concern for the feelings or welfare of others.
3. Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched.

Example Sentences

She showed great tenderness when caring for the injured bird.
His voice was filled with tenderness as he spoke to the baby.
The movie captured the quiet tenderness of their relationship.
There was a deep tenderness in the way he held her hand.
Despite his tough exterior, he had a heart full of tenderness.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tenderness, such as: affability, altruism, attentiveness, barbarity, barbarousness, beneficence, benevolence.

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