Definition

The quality of being kind, gentle, and easily moved to sympathy or compassion.

Example

Her softheartedness made her a great friend to those in need.

Conversation

I've noticed you show a lot of softheartedness towards animals.

I can't help it; they just tug at my heartstrings.

It's really sweet how you care for them so much.

Thanks! I think everyone should embrace their softheartedness more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Softheartedness → It is formed from "soft" (from Old English "softe", meaning gentle or mild), "heart" (from Old English "heorte", meaning the organ of feeling or emotion), and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "softheartedness" refers to the quality of being gentle and compassionate in feelings.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'gentle' ('soft') and having a 'feeling' ('heart') — that's what softheartedness means, the quality of being gentle and compassionate.

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