tender-hearted
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tender-hearted
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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“Johnny was the most unique tender hearted dirty footed sneakily talented mercurial creature,” Adlon wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023
We in Oakland pride ourselves on our inclination to question and to disobey, to establish havens and battlegrounds for those brave and tender hearted enough to resist conformity.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2016
The tender hearted maiden at once saw the ingratitude of her murmurs, and felt deeply thankful for her brother's gentle reproof.
From Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton by Armour, Rebecca Agatha
“There, there,” cried Dr. Hume, too tender hearted to look upon tears without being moved.
From The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp by Stokes, Katherine
Why, Felix is the most tender hearted man living.
From A Son of the Immortals by Christy, Howard Chandler
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