TENDERNESS
/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of TENDERNESS
A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."
Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
"When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."
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
Is TENDERNESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TENDERNESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | e | n | d | e | r | n | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENDERNESS
100 words from the letters in TENDERNESS
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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.
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