softheartedness

noun

Definition of softheartednessnext
1
as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune the kind of softheartedness that makes him an easy target for anyone with a tale of woe

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2
as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others the widow's naive softheartedness makes it hard for her to say "no" to charitable appeals

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  1. kindness
  2. tenderness
  3. sympathy
  4. heart
  5. compassion
Noun
  • There’s no substitute for hard work, resilience, kindness, standing up for and with folks in their weaker moments and knowing when to take it on the chin and when to give it.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Watch One Special Night on Amazon Prime Video Christmas for a Dollar 'Tis the season for acts of kindness.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The song is hardly over two minutes long and contains what might be Sondheim’s most earnest and unadorned lyrics, and Woods finds all of its tenderness, beauty, and ache.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And as a traditionally feminine sign, Capricorn understands that severity is a kind of tenderness.
    Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of tenderness
Noun
  • But the scene simultaneously made viewers feel sympathy and appreciation for Khloe’s willingness to now open up about the situation.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
  • German referee Tobias Stieler had little time for understanding or sympathy and gave a penalty.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of sympathy
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  • However, sometimes salmonellosis can result in more serious ailments, such as blood infections, heart inflammation, joint stiffness, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Guillermo really was the beating heart of the show — literally!
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of heart
Noun
  • Rather, art is often a conduit for or a trace of the collective generosity, solidarity, and compassion that provide those in need with care, respite, and dignity.
    Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Wilson anchors the film with his tough yet vulnerable character, while Kinnear balances things with warmth and compassion.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Softheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedness. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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