tenderness
tenderness is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tenderness is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftenderness
- A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
Example: "When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."
- Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
Example: "When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."
- Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched
Example: "He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh."
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