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What is another word for Tender? – 236 Tender Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gentle sensitive soft delicate dainty fragile weak frail vulnerable susceptible loving affectionate caring kind considerate thoughtful compassionate merciful lenient mild moderate careful cautious sympathetic empathetic warm fond sentimental emotional touching heartfelt sincere genuine true loyal devoted dedicated passionate ardent fervent enthusiastic eager willing obliging accommodating yielding pliable flexible adaptable gentle mild benevolent humanitarian charitable generous liberal munificent bountiful philanthropic altruistic

    Meaning of Tender

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "tender" can be defined as having or showing a gentle and kindly disposition, or being easily hurt or damaged.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "tender" as being sensitive or susceptible to injury, or being mild and moderate in effect or degree.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "tender" as being gentle, kind, and careful in your behavior or treatment of someone or something.

    Example Uses

    • The nurse was very tender with the patient, making sure not to cause any further pain or discomfort.
    • The company put out a tender for the construction project, inviting bids from various contractors.
    • The tender shoots of the plant needed to be protected from the frost.
    • The tender moment between the two characters was a highlight of the movie.
    • The tender meat was cooked to perfection, falling off the bone easily.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    harsh tough rough coarse brutal cruel heartless ruthless merciless severe strict stern hard firm rigid inflexible unyielding obstinate stubborn callous insensitive indifferent unsympathetic unfeeling unkind inconsiderate thoughtless careless reckless violent aggressive hostile belligerent confrontational abrasive caustic biting sarcastic critical disapproving condemnatory

    Related Nouns

    love care kindness compassion empathy sympathy gentleness sensitivity vulnerability weakness fragility delicacy daintiness softness mildness moderation caution carefulness thoughtfulness consideration sentiment emotion feeling passion ardor fervor enthusiasm eagerness willingness obligingness accommodation flexibility adaptability humanitarianism charity generosity liberality munificence bounty philanthropy altruism

    Related Verbs

    love care nurture protect shield safeguard defend cherish treasure value appreciate esteem admire respect honor praise commend extol laud eulogize sentimentalize emotionalize touch move affect influence sway persuade convince coax cajole wheedle entice allure attract invite bid offer propose suggest recommend advise counsel guide direct

    Related Adjectives

    loving caring kind compassionate sympathetic gentle sensitive vulnerable weak fragile delicate dainty soft mild moderate careful cautious thoughtful considerate sentimental emotional passionate ardent fervent enthusiastic eager willing obliging accommodating flexible adaptable humanitarian charitable generous liberal munificent bountiful philanthropic altruistic tender affectionate fond devoted dedicated loyal true sincere genuine heartfelt