softhearted

/ ˌsɒftˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

1. easily moved to pity

Derived Forms

• ˌsoftˈheartedness, noun
• ˌsoftˈheartedly, adverb

Example Sentences

I am quite aware that there are lots of softhearted people who will say I ought never to have allowed Danjuro to do what he did.

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Erle raved about him to my grandfather; but then Erle always raves about peoplehe is terribly softhearted.

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But he shall find out that it was only a child, only a silly, softhearted baby he played with down here.

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On the 28th Grey again expressed one of his softhearted propositions for peace.

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For active brutality is not popular with Forsytes; they are too circumspect, and, on the whole, too softhearted.

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