tenderness

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A noun describing a quality of being gentle, caring, or affectionate, or a physical sensitivity to touch.

ruСуществительное, описывающее качество быть нежным, заботливым или ласковым, или физическую чувствительность к прикосновению.esSustantivo que describe la cualidad de ser tierno, afectuoso o cariñoso, o la sensibilidad física al tacto.frNom décrivant la qualité d'être tendre, doux ou affectueux, ou la sensibilité physique au toucher.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft beschreibt, zart, liebevoll oder fürsorglich zu sein, oder die Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Berührung.ptSubstantivo que descreve a qualidade de ser terno, carinhoso ou afetuoso, ou a sensibilidade física ao toque.zh名词，指温柔、关怀或体贴的品质，也指对触碰的身体敏感性。arاسم يدل على صفة الرقة والعطف والحنان في المعاملة، أو على الإحساس السريع بالألم عند اللمس.

1. Warm affection B1 formal

   A tendency to express warm, gentle, and loving feelings toward someone.

   • She spoke with such tenderness that everyone felt comforted.
   • His tenderness toward his children was evident in every gesture.
   • The letter was filled with tenderness and care.

   ruНежностьesTernura afectuosafrtendressedeZärtlichkeitptTernurazh温柔arالحنان

   同义词: affectionfondnessgentlenesslovewarmth

   反义词: coldnesscrueltyharshness

2. Physical soreness B1 formal

   A feeling of pain or discomfort when a part of the body is touched.

   • The bruise still had some tenderness when pressed.
   • He complained of tenderness in his shoulder after the workout.
   • The doctor checked the area for any signs of tenderness.

   ruБолезненностьesSensibilidad dolorosafrSensibilité douloureusedeDruckempfindlichkeitptSensibilidade dolorosazh压痛arالألم عند اللمس

   同义词: achingdiscomfortpainrawnesssensitivitysoreness

3. Compassionate concern B2 formal

   Warm, compassionate feelings and concern for the welfare of someone, especially someone vulnerable.

   • She felt a deep tenderness for the abandoned puppy.
   • His tenderness toward the elderly patients was remarkable.
   • The nurse's tenderness helped calm the frightened child.

   ruНежностьesternura compasivafrtendressedeZärtlichkeitptTernurazh温柔arالحنان

   同义词: affectioncarecompassiongentlenesskindnesssympathywarmth

   反义词: callousnesscoldnesscrueltyhardnessharshness

4. Positive liking B1 informal

   A positive feeling of liking or fondness toward someone or something.

   • There was a tenderness in her voice when she spoke about her grandmother.
   • He looked at the old photograph with tenderness.
   • Their friendship was built on mutual tenderness and respect.

   ruНежностьesCariño, afectofraffectiondeZuneigungptTernurazh柔情arحنان

   同义词: affectionattachmentendearmentfondnesslikinglovewarmth

   反义词: aversiondislikeenmityhatredhostility

• tendernesses plural form
• tendernesses' possessive plural form
• tenderness's possessive singular form