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TENDERNESS

/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of TENDERNESS

noun

A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."

noun

Concern for the feelings or welfare of others

"When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."

noun

Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched

"He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh."

Examples of TENDERNESS in a Sentence

  • "When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."
  • "When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."
  • "He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is TENDERNESS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TENDERNESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: TENDERNESS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TENDERNESS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter tenderness Total
Scrabble 1112111111 11
WWF 1122112111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENDERNESS

100 words from the letters in TENDERNESS

How to Use TENDERNESS in Word Games

TENDERNESS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TENDERNESS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TENDERNESS

What does TENDERNESS mean?
TENDERNESS is a noun. A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
Is TENDERNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TENDERNESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TENDERNESS worth in Scrabble?
TENDERNESS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TENDERNESS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TENDERNESS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.