noun. The state or character of being tender, in any sense.

noun. The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).

noun. a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

noun. concern for the feelings or welfare of others

noun. pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

noun. a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)

noun. a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

noun. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

noun. warm compassionate feelings

noun. a positive feeling of liking

"Iago devotes himself to wronged Othello, and says, _Let him command whatever bloody business_, and in me it shall be an act, not of cruelty, but _of tenderness, to obey him_; not of malice to other, but of _tenderness_ for him."

affectionateness  compassion  compassionateness  concern  fondness  

affection  compassion  enthusiasm  gratitude  joy  

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tender