tendernesses

1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feelingSynonyms: tenderness

2. a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)Examples: "the best results are generally obtained by inserting the needle into the point of maximum tenderness"; "after taking a cold, rawness of the larynx and trachea come on"Synonyms: rawness, soreness, tenderness

3. warm compassionate feelingsSynonyms: tenderheartedness, tenderness

4. a positive feeling of likingExamples: "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"; "the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home"Synonyms: affection, affectionateness, fondness, heart, philia, tenderness, warmheartedness, warmness

5. a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)Synonyms: softheartedness, tenderness