| noun | a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling |
| noun | a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) “the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness” |
| noun | warm compassionate feelings |
| noun | a positive feeling of liking “he had trouble expressing the affection he felt” |
| noun | a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) |
| tender | adjective | having or displaying warmth or affection |
| sore | adjective | hurting |
| raw | adjective | hurting |
| tenderhearted | adjective | easily moved to love |
| affectionate | adjective | having or displaying warmth or affection |
| fond | adjective | having or displaying warmth or affection |
| hearty | adjective | showing warm and heartfelt friendliness |
| warm | adjective | having or displaying warmth or affection |
| warmhearted | adjective | marked by warmth of feeling like kindness and sympathy and generosity |
| softhearted | adjective | easily moved to pity or sorrow |