tenderness
gb/tˈɛndɚnəs/ us/tˈɛndɚnəs/
B1
Engels
~ 3000
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
state
1
Gentle affection or care
A soft, kind, and loving feeling toward a person or thing.
Gebruikspatroon:
to feel [tenderness] toward [someone/something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tenderness' with 'tender' meaning 'easy to chew'; context usually makes the meaning clear.
Synoniemen
affection (Implies warmth and fondness but may be less gentle or delicate than 'tenderness'.)
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compassion (Highlights empathy for someone's suffering, while 'tenderness' is more about gentle care.)
Antoniemen
cruelty (The opposite attitude, involving causing harm or showing no care.)
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harshness (A manner that is rough or severe instead of gentle.)
Woordcombinaties
show tenderness
|feel tenderness
|tenderness in her voice
|tenderness toward children
Thema's
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He spoke with great tenderness to his elderly mother.
- Her eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at the baby.
- The letter was written with surprising tenderness and honesty.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She looked at the dog with tenderness.
- He showed tenderness to his sick friend.
- The teacher spoke with tenderness to the child.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
state
2
Physical soreness or sensitivity
Pain or discomfort in part of the body when it is touched.
Gebruikspatroon:
[tenderness] in [a body part]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think this meaning refers to kindness; in medical contexts, it refers to physical discomfort.
Synoniemen
soreness (A general term for discomfort, which may not always involve touch sensitivity.)
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sensitivity (Can describe heightened reaction to touch, but may also refer to emotional states.)
Antoniemen
numbness (Lack of feeling or sensation instead of increased sensitivity.)
Woordcombinaties
tenderness in the abdomen
|muscle tenderness
|joint tenderness
Thema's
health
|medicine
|body
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The doctor pressed on the area to check for tenderness.
- She felt some tenderness in her ankle after the run.
- Tenderness around the wound is a sign of infection.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I have tenderness in my arm.
- The nurse asked if I had tenderness in my stomach.
- There is tenderness when I touch my knee.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
tenderness
IPA
GB/tˈɛndɚnəs/
US/tˈɛndɚnəs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ten - der - ness (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (ten)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: tenderness
- Plural: tenderness
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
show tenderness
1/ʃˈoʊ tˈɛndɚnəs/
fixed phrase
Display gentle affection or care
To act in a way that shows gentle love and care for someone or something.
Voorbeelden
- Parents should show tenderness to their children.
- He showed great tenderness toward the injured bird.
tenderness in [body part]
1/tˈɛndɚnəs ˈɪn bˈɑdi pˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
Soreness in a body part when touched
Pain or discomfort in a certain body part when it is touched.
Voorbeelden
- The patient reported tenderness in the lower back.
- Tenderness in the abdomen can be a symptom of illness.
with tenderness
1/wˈɪθ tˈɛndɚnəs/
fixed phrase
In a gentle, caring way
In a way that shows love and care.
Voorbeelden
- She held the kitten with tenderness.
- He spoke to his grandmother with tenderness.