Tender (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care"; "tender memories"; "a tender mother".
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Meaning 2
Easy to cut or chew; "tender beef".
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Meaning 3
(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition; "tender green shoots".
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Meaning 4
Hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw".
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- She couldn't put weight on her knee without aggravating the tender spot she bruised during the game.
- His grandmother fussed over him, worrying that he was poking at the tender stitches on his forehead.
- A soft knock at the door pulled him back from his daydreams and his attention landed on the tender red spot where he had been rubbing his eye.
- Massaging the tender spot on his side made the cramping ache fade a bit.
- Touching the tender area around her nose made her face ache in a dull, throbbing way.
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Meaning 5
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail.
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Meaning 7
Having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance".
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Meaning 8
Physically untoughened; "tender feet".
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- The hikers had to be careful not to get blisters on their tender feet after days of walking on rough terrain.
- After years of office work, her hands were tender and soft, not used to manual labor.
- The delicate skin on her face was too tender for the harsh exfoliating scrub.
- Tender toes cramped in the tight shoes made walking a painful experience.
- The sensitive skin on his knees was tender to the touch after the bad fall.