Tender

usgb/ˈtendər/
adjective

Soft and easily hurt or damaged.

My ankle is still tender from when I sprained it.
Visual representation of "tender" - Soft and easily hurt or damaged.

Often appears as...

  • tender area
  • tender skin
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Physical Sensitivity

Used when referring to parts of the body that might feel pain when touched.

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Be gentle with my wrist; it's still very tender.
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Emotional Depth

Describes deep emotions when something evokes a strong, sympathetic response.

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The movie's ending was so tender that I cried.
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