tenderness
ten-der-ness
noun
The quality of being gentle, kind, and affectionate towards others or things.
"He showed great tenderness towards his new puppy."
noun
The state of being sensitive, sore, or painful when touched or pressed.
"She felt tenderness in her knee after the fall."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: soreness, rawness, warmness, heart, affection, warmheartedness, philia, fondness, affectionateness, softheartedness, tenderheartedness