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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
the kind of softheartedness that makes him an easy target for anyone with a tale of woe
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as in tenderness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
the widow's naive softheartedness makes it hard for her to say "no" to charitable appeals
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Noun
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Whether through community service, acts of kindness, or conversations that challenge and inspire, the day is about pushing his vision forward.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025 -
The nine characteristics are empathy, perseverance, gratitude, generosity, kindness, justice, honesty, humility and leadership.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Gout and Inflammatory Arthritis Gout is a different type of arthritis that causes joint swelling, pain, and tenderness.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Kono-Abdy and Grey also shine, infusing their caring supporting roles with wit and tenderness.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Liu doesn’t invite a shred of sympathy for this pitiless mom.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles showed no sympathy, scoring a quick TD on a 44-yard touchdown run from Hurts.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This year, why not make your Super Bowl spread one of compassion and sustainability?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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The interfaith outpouring of compassion and generosity is an example of faith in action, those interviewed say.—
Sophie Hills,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Softheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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