Tenderness
/ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts10 letters
Definition of Tenderness
noun
- A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
"When the lovers were together, their cold indifference gave way to love and tenderness."
- Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
"When they saw the poor orphans, they were overwhelmed with tenderness for them."
- Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched
"He noted her extreme tenderness when he touched the bruise on her thigh."
Anagrams of Tenderness
No exact anagrams found for "tenderness". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
t1
e1
n1
d2
e1
r1
n1
e1
s1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tenderness
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tenderness"
Tenderness is a 10-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tenderness" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tenderness" is a medium-scoring word.