tenderness

== English == === Alternative forms === tendernesse (obsolete) === Etymology === From tender +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ Hyphenation: ten‧der‧ness === Noun === tenderness (countable and uncountable, plural tendernesses) Quality, state or condition of being tender. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings. A concern for the feelings or welfare of others. (medicine, pathology) A pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====